Player analysis: South Africa’s fullbacks
We take a closer look at how the local fullbacks have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.
Paper Talk: Fassi, Simelane to be Boks?
A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a look at what the Springbok squad to take on Scotland and Georgia could look like.
SA Player of the Week (Round 2)
Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi was the standout South African player across the second round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Watch: Fassi ‘try’ with Xhosa commentary
Aphelele Fassi may have had his try against the Stormers disallowed, but it still got both fans and commentators out of their seats.
Young stars who can shine in Super Rugby
Despite many rugby players leaving South Africa to take up lucrative contracts overseas, there are still many top talents looking to make their mark in Vodacom Super Rugby in 2020.
Sharks bench Fassi against Province
Rhyno Smith will replace Aphelele Fassi in the only change to their starting lineup for the Currie Cup clash with Western Province in Durban on Saturday.
Head-to-head battles to look out for
JOHN GOLIATH takes a look at some of the battles that will go a long way to winning the Vodacom Super Rugby wars in Cape Town and Pretoria on Saturday.
Fassi has star power
Aphelele Fassi has made a considerable impression at the start of his Sharks career, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks determined to cut out errors
Aphelele Fassi says the Sharks will be focused on improved ball retention in Saturday’s clash against the Rebels in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks without Fassi for Bulls clash
Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi will miss their match against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday after suffering a concussion last weekend.
