Unsung Hero: Butch, Frans battle for the spotlight
After stepping out from the shadows to claim the plaudits over Albert van den Berg, Butch James now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.
Malherbe: Some refs just gonna nail you
Springbok anchor Frans Malherbe says success or failure in the scrum can hinge purely on how well a team manages the referee.
Bok tighthead back to boost Stormers
The Stormers pack has been reinforced by the return of fit-again Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the crunch Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday.
Malherbe ‘back in the mix’ for Ulster clash
The Stormers hope to have Frans Malherbe back to combat the physicality of Duane Vermeulen and his fellow Ulster heavyweights on Saturday in Cape Town.
Stormers to front Bulls without Malherbe
Frans Malherbe remains unavailable for Stormers selection ahead of their United Rugby Championship match against rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Team of the Year: Front row
A British & Irish Lions tour and the 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks gave SA Rugby magazine’s writers plenty to ponder in the first of a six-part series to select the 2021 Team of the Year.
Faf on road to recovery, Malherbe waits for red light to change
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is hopeful of getting back onto the field early in the new year but the timing of prop Frans Malherbe’s return to play remains unclear.
Horror year continues for Snyman
RG Snyman’s annus horribilis is set to continue as the Springbok and Munster lock limped off the field against Scarlets on Sunday.
Boks handed massive front-row blow
The Springboks have suffered a massive blow to their front-row stocks with news that Frans Malherbe is set to miss the end-of-year tour due to injury.
Malherbe picks Boks over big-money Japan move
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe has explained the reasoning behind his decision to turn down a lucrative offer from a Japanese side to remain with Western Province and the Stormers.
