Stormers hope for Bok boost in 2023
Coach John Dobson has his fingers crossed that Frans Malherbe will be among a host of injured DHL Stormers stars fit to play a Champions Cup rematch with Clermont in Cape Town on 21 January.
Dobson: Malherbe the ultimate Stormer
DHL Stormers coach John Dobson has paid tribute to Frans Malherbe ahead of the tighthead prop’s record-breaking 124th appearance for the franchise.
Am: Boks are gutted
The Springboks are hurting after a disappointing loss against the All Blacks and Lukhanyo Am is eager to make amends on the Rugby Championship tour to Australia and Argentina.
Kitshoff ‘so happy for Buffel’
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says he is delighted for long-time teammate Frans Malherbe, who is set to earn his 50th Test cap against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Frans an unsung Bok hero
The unheralded Frans Malherbe’s panda-like appearance belies one of the world’s great scrum anchors and a Springbok with an unbelievable work rate on defence.
Nienaber proud of ‘fantastic’ Frans
Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.
Frans the big secret to Bok success
Veteran scrum anchor Frans Malherbe was once again worth his weight in gold for the Springboks in Saturday’s victory over the All Blacks.
Boks inspired by SA’s gold run at Commonwealth Games
Forwards coach Deon Davids says the Springboks hope to execute their gameplan for the upcoming All Blacks Tests as well as the Blitzboks did during their run to winning Commonwealth Games gold.
Unsung Hero: Rossouw tackles Malherbe
After outmuscling Butch James for the spotlight, Frans Malherbe now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.
Focused Frans fit for ‘final’ fight
Frans Malherbe says the gloves are off as the Springboks look to rally from a shock defeat by Wales by clinching the three-Test series in Cape Town on Saturday.
