Matfield back to captain Bulls
Victor Matfield will start in the second row for the Vodacom Bulls against the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.
Victor Matfield will start in the second row for the Vodacom Bulls against the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.
Dean Greyling, Basil Short and Hencus van Wyk have been withdrawn from this weekend's matches after suffering minor injuries.
Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says Jaco Peyper had a strong game at Newlands on Saturday despite the number of reset scrums.
South Africa's franchises have won just 29% of matches against New Zealand opposition in 2015. It's a record that may worsen in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bok duo Victor Matfield and Jan Serfontein returned to the training field on Monday.
The only surprise at the unveiling of the Springbok training squads was the omission of veteran lock Flip van der Merwe. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Duane Vermeulen blocked a last-minute drop goal attempt to help the Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls 15-13 at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The outcome of the Newlands derby will depend on Piet van Zyl's performance in the face of some fierce Stormers defence, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Piet van Zyl will start at scrumhalf for the Vodacom Bulls' crucial clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
Five former Springboks on Francois Hougaard's best position and whether he should stay on the wing for the Vodacom Bulls in the absence of Rudy Paige.