Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

Burger beat big odds

Springbok flank Schalk Burger says he had to fight for his life after developing bacterial meningitis in 2013.

Lealiifano must spark Brumbies backs

New flyhalf Christian Lealiifano has to get the Brumbies backline going against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Lethal Naholo to nail Blues

Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo will test the Blues' defence in Dunedin on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Blues start star rookie

Nineteen-year-old Akira Ioane will start at blindside flank for the Blues against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.