Morning Sports Wrap - 10 September 2016
Caster Semenya has won the 400-metres at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels. Semenya clocked a personal best in beating a field including Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson.
Semenya was not the only South African to win in Brussels last night.
Her compatriot, Luvo Manyoga, claimed victory in the men's long jump.
SA surfer, Jordy Smith, will face Kai Otton in round three of the Hurley Pro in California.
Kelly Slater has a third round date with Jack Freestone, while Mick Fanning will meet Stuart Kennedy in his third round heat.
Adriano de Souza was eliminated in the second round at Trestles.
Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka will contest the men's singles final at the US Open tomorrow.
Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the semi-finals.
Wawrinka beat Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2 in the other semi-final in New York.
The Lions are fourth in the Currie Cup standings.
They are two points clear of the Blue Bulls and two points behind both Griquas and the Cheetahs.
The Lions outscored Western Province 58-32 in Johannesburg last night.
Kwagga Smith scored two tries for the home side, while Jacques Vermeulen did the same for Province.
Cell C Sharks are top of the log and will host the Free State Cheetahs in Durban later today.
The Sharks are without the injured Keegan Daniel, Jean Deysel and Stephan Lewies.
Rasta Rasivhenge will referee the action at Growthpoint Kings Park.
Kickoff is at 5pm.
The Rugby Championship showdown between the Wallabies and Springboks is set to start at 12h05 - South African time.
Nigel Owens will be the referee in Brisbane this afternoon.
The Aussies have lost their last six internationals and have picked both David Pocock and Michael Hooper for the clash with South Africa.
Springbok captain, Adriaan Strauss, says Pocock and Hooper will be obvious threats at the breakdown.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, is fit for the derby against Manchester United later today.
City are without suspended striker, Sergio Aguero, for the showdown at Old Trafford.
Manchester United pair, Luke Shaw and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, have shaken their respective injuries.
Kickoff is at 13h30 - South African time.
There is also MTN 8 semi-final first leg action on the Saturday soccer menu.
Her compatriot, Luvo Manyoga, claimed victory in the men's long jump.
SA surfer, Jordy Smith, will face Kai Otton in round three of the Hurley Pro in California.
Kelly Slater has a third round date with Jack Freestone, while Mick Fanning will meet Stuart Kennedy in his third round heat.
Adriano de Souza was eliminated in the second round at Trestles.
Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka will contest the men's singles final at the US Open tomorrow.
Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the semi-finals.
Wawrinka beat Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2 in the other semi-final in New York.
The Lions are fourth in the Currie Cup standings.
They are two points clear of the Blue Bulls and two points behind both Griquas and the Cheetahs.
The Lions outscored Western Province 58-32 in Johannesburg last night.
Kwagga Smith scored two tries for the home side, while Jacques Vermeulen did the same for Province.
Cell C Sharks are top of the log and will host the Free State Cheetahs in Durban later today.
The Sharks are without the injured Keegan Daniel, Jean Deysel and Stephan Lewies.
Rasta Rasivhenge will referee the action at Growthpoint Kings Park.
Kickoff is at 5pm.
The Rugby Championship showdown between the Wallabies and Springboks is set to start at 12h05 - South African time.
Nigel Owens will be the referee in Brisbane this afternoon.
The Aussies have lost their last six internationals and have picked both David Pocock and Michael Hooper for the clash with South Africa.
Springbok captain, Adriaan Strauss, says Pocock and Hooper will be obvious threats at the breakdown.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, is fit for the derby against Manchester United later today.
City are without suspended striker, Sergio Aguero, for the showdown at Old Trafford.
Manchester United pair, Luke Shaw and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, have shaken their respective injuries.
Kickoff is at 13h30 - South African time.
There is also MTN 8 semi-final first leg action on the Saturday soccer menu.
Bidvest Wits and Cape Town City will meet in the first semi-final tonight.
(File Photo: Galllo Images)
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