
Stormers sweat over crocked lock
The DHL Stormers await news on injured lock Adre Smith, with John Dobson already working without several key players ahead a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Emirates Lions.
The DHL Stormers await news on injured lock Adre Smith, with John Dobson already working without several key players ahead a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Emirates Lions.
New Zealand’s plans to dominate the northern hemisphere during the November tour has been further disrupted after a seventh player was ruled out.
Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the try-scoring wizardry of Madosh Tambwe.
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers were the only SA teams on duty in Round 6 of the URC, but all four are set to return for a derby weekend.
South Africa’s bid to retain the World Cup may well hinge on the Springbok talent that emerges in SA A matches against Munster and Bristol during the November tour, according to MARK KEOHANE.
The Vodacom Bulls are set to solve their tight five issues with the acquisition of a heavyweight Springbok scrum anchor next year.
Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi was reportedly sent home early from the Bulls’ overseas tour for breaking team protocols.
Coach John Dobson says the loss of the DHL Stormers’ 15-game unbeaten run in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship did not come without some gains.
World Cup favourites England extended their record-breaking run of wins to 28 with a crushing final pool C victory over an outgunned Bok Women in Auckland on Sunday.
The DHL Stormers’ 15-game run without a loss in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship came to an end in Cardiff on Saturday night.