
Sharks lock signs for Top 14 club
French club Stade Francais have bolstered their strength in the second row with the signing of Sharks lock JJ van der Mescht.
French club Stade Francais have bolstered their strength in the second row with the signing of Sharks lock JJ van der Mescht.
Cheslin Kolbe says the British & Irish Lions have a dynamic backline composition, but believes his knowledge of playing against them in the northern hemisphere could be advantageous to South Africa.
Ian Foster says the All Blacks have pinpointed areas of their game in need of urgent attention following an untidy performance against Fiji.
The Fijian Test team will wear special jerseys to address and create awareness about the unfolding Covid-19 crisis in their homeland when they play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday.
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says they would have loved the opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions, but explained that their Currie Cup schedule would make such a fixture tricky.
A converted try in stoppage time helped Griquas snatch a stunning 30-28 Currie Cup win over Western Province in Cape Town on Wednesday.
The second Test between the Springboks and Georgia has been officially cancelled following a number of players and management testing positive for Covid-19 in both camps.
Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.
Springbok Aphelele Fassi has opened up about his dream Test debut against Georgia at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his team will have to be “brave” when they host the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.