Stormers to up the tempo
Assistant coach John Dobson says the Stormers hope to be able to employ a high-tempo game against the Sharks this Saturday.
Dobson: Lineouts cost WP
Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Chris van Zyl say lost lineouts cost them dearly in their 17-12 Currie Cup final defeat to the Sharks. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘Coetzee has the edge in stealing’
Western Province coach John Dobson says Jaco Coetzee’s ability to poach got him into the team for the final against the Sharks over Juarno Augustus. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson: Province did not stick to plan
Western Province coach John Dobson says his side went off-book in their 35-32 extra-time semi-final victory against the Blue Bulls at Newlands. DYLAN JACK reports.
Jantjies ready to unleash Willemse
Western Province coach John Dobson says scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies will play a key role in allowing Damian Willemse to play naturally in their semi-final against the Blue Bulls. DYLAN JACK reports.
WP brace for improved Bulls scrum
Western Province coach John Dobson says his front row is expecting a tougher challenge at the scrums in their semi-final against the Blue Bulls on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson: Province won’t get complacent
Western Province coach John Dobson says his team is expecting a tougher challenge against the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-final at Newlands.
Province to target Sharks ball-carriers
Western Province coach John Dobson says his side must stop the Sharks’ momentum if they are to stand a chance of beating them at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson: Notshe’s Bok start brilliant news
Western Province coach John Dobson says he ‘could not be happier’ for Sikhumbuzo Notshe, who will make his first start for the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson: WP can fill Bok gaps
Western Province coach John Dobson is not concerned that they will be without three of their Springboks for at least two weeks.
