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Smith bullish about Sharks scrum battle

Vodacom Bulls prop Mornay Smith is ready for another bruising challenge against the Sharks when the teams tussle in a #URC derby on Saturday.

Louw to lead Lions in Stormers duel

Marius Louw takes the captain’s armband in a new-look midfield for the Lions against the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

Siya steers Bok-powered Sharks

Siya Kolisi will lead a Sharks XV bolstered by several Springboks, including Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nche, when the Durbanites host the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Gatland axes Wales assistants

Wales assistant coaches Gethin Jenkins and Stephen Jones have been sacked by new boss Warren Gatland as part of his backroom staff reshuffle.

Dobbo’s Diary: New Year Resolutions

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is excited to finish 2022 unbeaten at home and ‘Keep Cape Town smiling’ in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions on Saturday.

Marler charged over Heenan remark

England prop Joe Marler is facing fresh disciplinary action following “prejudicial” comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan while playing for club side Harlequins.

Hacjivah Dayimani of the Stormers is tackled by Luca Morisi of London Irish during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between the Stormers and London Irish at Cape Town Stadium on 17 December 2022

Dayimani out to express himself

Hacjivah Dayimani is growing in stature every time he plays for the DHL Stormers and wants to keep expressing himself on the pitch.

Sharks have a pep in their step

Phepsi Buthelezi says back-to-back Champions Cup wins have given the Sharks the momentum to beat the Lions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday, as well as ignite their playoff charge.

‘Two good men’ front north-south derby

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew hostilities in Cape Town on Friday, and MARK KEOHANE has praised their coaches John Dobson and Jake White for “doing justice” to one of SA rugby’s greatest rivalries.

Nothnagel to lead Lions in derby duel

Skipper Reinhard Nothnagel returns to the Lions starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.