Five takeaways from past weekend
What we learned from the fifth round of the Rugby Championship, according to CRAIG LEWIS.
Du Toit: Wallabies will target breakdown
Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks are preparing for a battle at the breakdown against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
‘My number changes, not my game’
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s adaptability makes him a big asset for the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in SA Rugby magazine.
‘My number changes, not my game’
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s adaptability enables him to make an impact at lock, flank or off the bench.
Erasmus backs Du Toit to fire on defence
Rassie Erasmus feels that the multitalented Pieter-Steph du Toit has what it takes to keep England scrumhalf Ben Youngs at bay in the second Test, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
Du Toit at blindside flank for Boks
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to his starting XV for the second Test against England in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Du Toit ready to set an example
Pieter-Steph du Toit says receiving the captaincy for the Springboks’ one-off Test against Wales in Washington DC exceeded his wildest dreams.
Du Toit, Marais back for Stormers
The Stormers have made four changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Waratahs in Sydney. Lock Pieter-Steph du Toit (back) and fullback SP Marais (toe) both missed last weekend’s 28-20 win against the Jaguares due to injury. As a result, Dillyn Leyds shifts from No 15 to the right wing, with JJ Engelbrecht coming in at outside… Read more →
Du Toit to focus on lock
Forwards coach Russell Winter says the Stormers will primarily view Pieter-Steph du Toit as a specialist lock this Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Du Toit missed the Stormers’ Super Rugby opener last weekend due to a back injury, but the 25-year-old has recovered in time to join the team on their three-week tour of Australasia. The Stormers are first set… Read more →
Du Toit boost for Stormers
Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has recovered from a back injury to be named in the Stormers’ 27-man touring squad to Australasia. After getting their 2018 Super Rugby campaign off to a winning start with a 28-20 victory against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday, the Stormers fly to Sydney to face the Waratahs, before playing the Highlanders and Crusaders. Although… Read more →
