In an episode of The HJR Podcast, MMA fighter and actor Rampage Jackson called Du Plessis out for kissing his cornermen. "I'm not used to seeing men kiss on the lips in the UFC, I'm sorry," he said.

The combination of his dominance and his larger-than-life personality made it clear he was on a fast track to superstardom.

Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Wallabies, with skipper Siya Kolisi playing number 8. Damian de Allende and Cheslin Kolbe both miss out with reported niggles. The ...