Reds shift O’Connor to 10 against Lions
Utility back James O’Connor will start at flyhalf for the Reds in their match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
End of Eddie’s England, start of Dobbo’s Stormers
John Dobson’s Stormers looked mightily impressive in their thrashing of the Hurricanes while Eddie Jones’ England were humbled in Paris. Here’s your weekend wrap.
SA sides will need to find a spark
South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises must discover unique ways to overcome the odds this season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Chiefs dealt injury blow
The Chiefs will be without All Blacks trio Damian McKenzie, Nepo Laulala and Angus Ta’avao for their crucial derby against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday.
‘Sad’ day if SA rugby leaves southern hemisphere
Highlanders assistant coach Tony Brown says SA Rugby’s potential exit from southern-hemisphere competitions would be akin to the loss of an old and treasured friend.
Kolisi faces several weeks out
Springbok and Stormers captain Siya Kolisi is expected to be unavailable for up to six weeks due to a knee injury.
Lions bring back Kriel
Flank Jaco Kriel has confirmed his return to the Lions on a three-year deal from 2020 to 2022.
Highlights: All the Super Rugby action
It was an exciting opening weekend of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby, which started with a win for the Chiefs on Friday and ended in defeat for the Lions early on Sunday morning. Here are the highlights of every match:
Miotti masterclass floors Lions
Domingo Miotti scored 18 points to inspire the Jaguares to a comprehensive 38-8 bonus-point victory over the Lions in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
Watch: Happy Dobson on Stormers win
Stormers coach John Dobson and prop Steven Kitshoff spoke to the media following the Cape side’s impressive 27-0 victory over the Hurricanes at Newlands on Saturday.
