Powell: Sharks’ Boks needed a break

The Sharks resting Eben Etzebeth and benching Siya Kolisi is part of coach Neil Powell’s plan to manage the Springboks through an action-packed portion of the season.

No tricks as Bulls call up Boks for derby

Ruan Nortje is among a host of Springboks recalled to start for the Vodacom Bulls in the URC clash against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.

Sharks lock Tshituka in for Lions reunion

Vincent Tshituka will start at lock for a heavily-changed Sharks pack when they take on his former side the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday.

Willemse to 15 as Stormers recall Du Plessis

Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse moves to fullback for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship showdown against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Friday.

Bulls coach: ‘No gamble’ in rotating Boks

The Vodacom Bulls have not taken a risk by keeping their Springboks on ice for two games ahead of the derby against the DHL Stormers on Friday, says forwards coach Russell Winter.

Friendship on ice as Nortje prepares for jumpers duel

Ruan Nortje and Marvin Orie became fast friends at the Bok, but the Bulls captain expects a brutal test from the battle-hardened Stormers lock in Friday’s north-south derby.

URC Picks: Coastal teams to win on derby day

The DHL Stormers and Sharks are the favourites to claim wins in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

LIVE: Stormers vs Bulls

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LIVE: Sharks vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Cell C Sharks host the Emirates Lions in round 10 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Dayimani out to express himself

Hacjivah Dayimani is growing in stature every time he plays for the DHL Stormers and wants to keep expressing himself on the pitch.