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Belgique – Tunisie, sur quelles chaînes TV suivre ce match en direct ?

Belgique – Tunisie, sur quelles chaînes TV suivre ce match en direct ?

La Belgique et la Tunisie se croisent ce samedi à 13H00 GMT au Stade Roi Baudouin de Bruxelles.

C’est un match qui compte pour les préparatifs de la Coupe du Monde 2026 aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique. Sur quelle chaîne TV suivre ce match en direct ?

C’est la deuxième sortie pour ces deux équipes dans le cadre des matchs amicaux. La Belgique affiche une grande forme après son succès 0-2 face à la Croatie, et les poulains de Rudi Garcia veulent poursuivre sur cette même lancée. En face, la Tunisie doit se ressaisir après son faux pas. Battue 1-0 par l’Autriche, la sélection de Sabri Lamouchi doit gagner pour se ressaisir. rouesnews.click

Où suivre ce match en direct ?

Belgique – Tunisie est à suivre en direct sur les chaînes TV comme Al Watania, Sport TV 1, Canal+ et beIN Sports.

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Azerbaijani side triggers Chiefs defender’s buyout clause – report

Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK have reportedly triggered the buyout clause in Aden McCarthy’s Kaizer Chiefs contract, taking the defender’s reported move abroad a step closer.

According to SABC Sport, the activation of the release clause represents a major breakthrough in the deal.

“The development effectively clears the path for the 22-year-old’s transfer to Europe, subject to a successful medical, with personal terms between the player and Sabah understood to have already been agreed.

“McCarthy’s departure has been anticipated for several weeks but the activation of the release clause represents a major breakthrough in the deal – by triggering the clause, Sabah have effectively removed the need for lengthy negotiations and placed Chiefs in a position where they have little choice but to facilitate the transfer,” reported the public broadcaster.

Aiden, who is the son of former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Fabian McCarthy, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Amakhosi first team this past season, making 31 appearances across all competitions.

His brilliant displays for Chiefs at the back attracted interest from overseas clubs including Sabah FC who have now won the race for his signature,

In anticipation for McCarthy’s departure, Chiefs have already moved swiftly to find his replacement by acquiring the services of highly-rated defender Thabo Moloisane, who joins Amakhosi on a free transfer after leaving Stellenbosch FC.

Papier looking to make more memories at Murrayfield

Embrose Papier already has one of his standout rugby memories from Murrayfield, where he made his first start for the Springboks in 2018. Now he’s hoping to make more good memories at this iconic venue with the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final here on Saturday.

Murrayfield is an unknown quantity for several players in the Vodacom Bulls team who will experience it for the first time when they face the Glasgow Warriors. But Papier remembers it fondly and is looking forward to the challenge.

“I had my first international start for the Springboks at Murrayfield. I think Murrayfield has its own culture. The atmosphere there is unique, and the energy from the Scottish supporters is great. I’ve always enjoyed playing there because of that atmosphere. It’s exciting and I’m looking forward to playing there with the Vodacom Bulls. I think we’re all looking forward to the challenge,” the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s South African Player of the Season said.

For coach Johan Ackermann, the venue is a fitting one for a semi-final that he says will be at almost Test-match intensity.

“I don’t think we can set the scene better than the fact that we’re playing at a Test stadium. It’s a great privilege to play at such an iconic stadium,” he said.

“There’s an excitement about it. It brings energy. This whole season as a team we’ve spoken about controlling what we can. The surface at Murrayfield is exactly like Loftus Versfeld, so it won’t be such a foreign concept for us. At the end of the day, between those four while lines we just need to do what we’ve prepared for and do it as well as we can. So I think as a team we’re feeling comfortable about playing at Murrayfield.”

Issued By Michael Vlismas Media

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Scottish cancer survivor and his special bond with Vodacom Bulls

When the Vodacom Bulls’ Marcell Coetzee asked John Whittaker how he was doing this week, Whittaker’s eyes started to fill with tears. For the proud Scotsman, this Vodacom Bulls team has been a literal lifesaver for him in his battle with cancer.

Since the South African teams entered the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Whittaker has served as the Liaison Officer for the Vodacom Bulls whenever they come to Edinburgh – including this week as they prepare for their semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Saturday.

But last year he was given a cancer diagnosis that took him away from his beloved game, and some of the players he’s developed friendships with.

“I was diagnosed with cancer last year and the treatment was pretty brutal. I was isolated for six months. It was a big deal for me. The mental picture for me was difficult. I think every cancer sufferer has the same kind of thing that goes on in their heads,” says Whittaker.

“The team found out about it. When the treatment finished and the boys came over to play the Glasgow Warriors last October, I thought it was a great opportunity to go and see them and catch up. That day meant a huge amount to me. The positivity within this group is just immense. Every player I spoke to just kept telling me to be positive. That was the message – keep being you, John. I felt a part of something again. I’d been so isolated. But that day in Glasgow with this team was a big switch for me. It gave me confidence to be around people again. Just being around people who are positive and physically active and want to be the best really helped.”

In his role as a rugby liaison officer for visiting teams to Edinburgh, Whittaker has worked with several big club and international teams over the years. But he points out a distinct difference with the Vodacom Bulls.

“I think they seem like a family. Everyone cares for everyone. I’ve been around lots of teams, but this team are just good human beings who care for each other. You look at people like Embrose Papier, an absolute star of the game and he’s just so down-to-earth. Or Marcell Coetzee, who always has a smile on his face. Or Handré Pollard, a Rugby World Cup winner, and he’s just such a good person. Nizaam Carr spent so much time talking to me and sharing with me after my treatment. Kurt-Lee Arendse is also such a nice guy. They’re just so human, and you see that across this whole team.”

So that leaves the big question – who will Whittaker be supporting at Murrayfield this Saturday?

“You know, as a Scotsman I would like the Glasgow Warriors to win,” he says. And then he becomes emotional again.

“But it’s also always nice when your friends win.”

Issued By Michael Vlismas Media

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Blitzboks to face Fiji again

The Blitzboks are still on course to defend their SVNS World Championship title despite suffering another loss in Bordeaux on Saturday.

South Africa went down 15-12 to Fiji in their third pool match – their second loss of the weekend after suffering a 19-14 extra-time defeat to Great Britain on day one.

Argentina’s loss to New Zealand meant they were out of the tournament and South Africa progressed to the quarter-finals as one of the best third-placed teams in their pool.

The Blitzboks will face Fiji again at 3:52pm SA time.

It was initially a bright start from the Blitzboks, with Tristan Leyds and Ricardo Duarttee carrying prominently. But back-to-back penalties allowed Fiji to get into the game and never looked like relinquishing control.

Apete Narongo and George Bose scored on either sides of a Shilton van Wyk try for the Blitzboks, to give the Pacific Islanders a 10-7 lead going into the break.

Within the first minute of the second half, Vuiviawa Naduvalo stretched the Fijians’ lead.

The penalty count kept mounting for the Blitzboks, as Fiji continued to press. But with their backs against the wall, Sebastian Jobb got a vital try for the South Africans to secure a losing bonus point.

Photo: David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images

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In brief

Sundowns edge closer to first signing for next season Antonio van Wyk could be on his way back to Mzansi. Mamelodi Sundowns are understood to be making progress in negotiations for the SV Ried.

Tough World Cup conditions no ‘excuse’ for England, says Tuchel "We don't want it to be an excuse. It will be tough. It will be hopefully a long World Cup," Tuchel told a press conference.

Schoolboy rugby: ALL eyes on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paul Roos South Africa’s top two schoolboy rugby teams will lock horns this weekend when Paarl Gimnasium host Paul Roos.

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