Superbru: Lions to bear brunt of Bulls’ fury
The Vodacom Bulls are certain to tame the Lions on Saturday based on the SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this week’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches.
Dobson: Stormers not ‘galacticos’ like Sharks
Stormers coach John Dobson as likened the Sharks’ squad to football’s galacticos team, Real Madrid, ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday.
Alberts at lock for Lions
Springbok Willem Alberts is set to start in the second row for the Lions in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls on Saturday.
Stormers lose leader for ‘extended period’
Stormers co-captain Salmaan Moerat is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in the dramatic victory against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Lions suffer Tshituka blow
The Lions have been dealt a hammer blow by the news that star flank Vincent Tshituka is set to be out for two months with a shoulder injury.
Buckle up for a Currie Cup revival!
The Currie Cup is not what it once was, but Wednesday Night Lights may shine brighter than expected in 2022, writes ZELIM NEL.
Skinstad in awe of local teams’ URC showdowns
Former Springbok Bob Skinstad says this past weekend’s local Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches were much-needed by the four South African franchises.
Stormers coach: Fronting Siya and Bongi would be funny
Norman Laker says the selection of former Stormers Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi in the Sharks team will make no difference to the Cape side’s preparation for Saturday’s match.
Watch: Roos to take over from Vermeulen?
SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin and Hanyani Shimange discuss which local No 8 could eventually take over from Duane Vermeulen at Springbok level.
Watch: Stormers’ match-winner at Loftus
Replacement scrumhalf Paul de Wet finished off a brilliant team try as the Stormers sealed a famous 30-26 victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
