Arno Botha makes his mark
Munster eighthman Arno Botha was the standout South African player on show in the eleventh round of the PRO14 competition.
Munster eighthman Arno Botha was the standout South African player on show in the eleventh round of the PRO14 competition.
The Cheetahs and Kings have both fielded players who will win their 50th caps as they begin their Pro14 tours on Ireland and Wales this weekend.
Lock Sintu Manjezi has recovered from a shoulder injury in the nick of time to be included in the Cheetahs 26-man squad for their three-game tour of Europe.
Highlanders assistant coach Tony Brown says SA Rugby’s potential exit from southern-hemisphere competitions would be akin to the loss of an old and treasured friend.
The Cheetahs ran in seven tries to claim a resounding 45-0 win over the Kings in their PRO14 rematch on Saturday.
The Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to clash in an epic PRO14 derby in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Cheetahs fullback Rhyno Smith showed superb skill to score a last-gasp try in his side’s thrilling 31-30 victory against the Southern Kings on Saturday.
Kings coach Robbi Kempson believes this weekend’s derby match against the Cheetahs is the ideal opportunity to show how much they have improved this season.
The Kings upset the Stormers 13-3 in their friendly match in Knysna on Friday.
Former Blitzbok Vuyo Zangqa will take charge of the Southern Kings as head coach when they face the Stormers in Knysna on Friday night.