‘Sharks must embrace challenge’

Beast Mtawarira says the Sharks want to show what they are capable of during Saturday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Beast overwhelmed by Ramaphosa call

Beast Mtawarira has revealed the ‘surreal’ moment when he received a surprise phone call from President Cyril Ramaphosa on the eve of his 100th Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Boks aim to channel energy around Beast

Rassie Erasmus believes the emotion around Beast Mtawarira’s 100-Test milestone could boost the Springboks in the second Test against England, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.

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Ryan Vrede says we should not discount the magnitude of what Beast Mtawarira is about to achieve.

‘Beast is the ultimate professional’

Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has called on the Springbok forward pack to respond to the occasion when Beast Mtawarira runs out for his 100th Test cap, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Rassie hails ‘unbelievable’ Beast

Rassie Erasmus says everyone will have cause for celebration when Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira wins his 100th Test cap this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Bloemfontein.

Beast milestone looms large

South African rugby will witness another historic first if Beast Mtawarira wins his 100th Test cap this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.

Beast boost for Sharks

Beast Mtawarira will return from injury to start at loosehead prop when the Sharks take on the Highlanders in Durban this Saturday. Mtawarira bolsters a front row that also includes another change as Akker van der Merwe takes over from Chilliboy Ralepelle at hooker. The only other alteration to the Sharks’ starting lineup sees Stephan Lewies make way for Tyler Paul… Read more →