Buthelezi: Leinster ‘B team’ has 10 internationals
Phepsi Buthelezi and the Sharks are wary of the threat posed by a second-string Leinster outfit that boasts a host of international players.
Nel: Stormers want to create memories in URC
Ruhan Nel says securing a home playoff spot is as much motivation for the Stormers as staying true to their roots, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Leinster boss: SA must earn a URC final
Leinster boss Leo Cullen says a South African team has to “earn the right” to host the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final on home soil, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Benetton fuel up on Saffas for SA trip
Ex-Lion and Springbok Andries Coetzee is set to face his old franchise side as one of six SA-born players included in Benetton’s 30-man squad for their two-match tour of South Africa.
Duane torpedoing SA’s URC playoff hopes
Duane Vermeulen is helping his Ulster teammates “get over” their Champions Cup disappointment to beat Munster and push the SA teams out of URC playoff contention.
Jean: De Allende is ‘critical’ to Bok success
Jean de Villiers says there is no reason to believe Damian de Allende is slowing down in the wake of the centre’s recent excellent performances for Munster. DYLAN JACK reports.
Connacht entrust ‘old fellas’ with SA sojourn
Ireland internationals Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki have been included in a 28-man Connacht squad to face the Lions and Sharks in South Africa.
URC leaders send ‘B’ side to SA
Leinster have seemingly written off the challenge of the Sharks and Stormers and left the bulk of their Ireland internationals at home for their two-match tour of South Africa.
SA-born Glasgow stars homeward bound
Kyle Steyn and Oli Kebble are set to return to an “old stomping ground” with Glasgow Warriors for Friday’s clash against the Stormers in Cape Town.
State of the URC: SA sides push on to playoffs
The Stormers and Sharks will look to firm up their prospects of reaching the playoffs when the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes this week.
