Stormers wary of Sharks’ surprises
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says they are prepared for the Sharks to come up with a few tricks when they meet in a do-or-die match at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
De Allende is not just one-dimensional
Damian de Allende’s ability to mix things up at inside centre should see him retain the Springbok No 12 jersey, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Stormers start Etzebeth, bench De Allende
Eben Etzebeth has returned to the Stormers’ starting lineup in one of six changes for their clash against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Bok trio set for Japan move
Centres Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel and lock Jason Jenkins are set to sign lucrative deals to play in Japan after the World Cup.
Boks intend to tackle like Farrell
Damian de Allende and Mzwandile Stick insist it will be in line with World Rugby ‘standards’ for the Springboks to execute tackles like Owen Farrell’s hit on André Esterhuizen.
Pieter-Steph scoops top WP award
Pieter-Steph du Toit was named Player of the Year at the WPRFU Awards evening on Tuesday.
‘Boks must learn from loss’
Damian de Allende believes the Springboks’ heartbreaking loss to the All Blacks could serve as an important learning curve ahead of the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
De Allende to return for Boks
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel are set to start their 11th Test as a centre combination in the Springboks’ clash against the All Blacks this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
De Allende returns for WP
Damian de Allende will start at inside centre as one of four changes to the Western Province team ahead of Friday’s match against the Pumas in Nelspruit.
Opportunity knocks for De Allende
Damian de Allende must make the most of his starting opportunities in what should be a watershed tour for the 25-year-old, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
