Sharks have a pep in their step
Phepsi Buthelezi says back-to-back Champions Cup wins have given the Sharks the momentum to beat the Lions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday, as well as ignite their playoff charge.
‘Two good men’ front north-south derby
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew hostilities in Cape Town on Friday, and MARK KEOHANE has praised their coaches John Dobson and Jake White for “doing justice” to one of SA rugby’s greatest rivalries.
Nothnagel to lead Lions in derby duel
Skipper Reinhard Nothnagel returns to the Lions starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.
Dobbo’s Diary: Festive derby delight
John Dobson says it’s “as mad as it is magical” for the DHL Stormers to be hosting rivals Vodacom Bulls on the eve of Christmas in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Friday.
Simelane: Bulls plan to counter ‘exciting Stormers’
Wandisile Simelane says the Vodacom Bulls have a plan to neutralise the DHL Stormers’ exciting brand of rugby and enforce their own style in the derby in Cape Town on Saturday.
Blitzbok star ready to roar for Lions
The Lions won’t risk star centre Henco van Wyk, but are poised to unleash Blitzbok sensation JC Pretorius against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park on Friday.
Will Jake’s high stakes gamble pay off against Stormers?
Jake White has gone all in on the Vodacom Bulls to beat the Stormers and the quality of that bet will be revealed at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night.
Du Plessis out to make a difference
DHL Stormers centre Dan du Plessis has spent the last two weeks on the sidelines and can’t wait to get back out there as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes on Friday.
Watch: Kok sent off after WWE shocker
Werner Kok was yellow-carded during the Sharks’ win against Bordeaux in France for this dangerous clean-out on Jean-Baptiste Dubie in the Champions Cup clash.
By the numbers: Sharks vs Lions
The Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions get reacquainted when the SA sides do battle in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park on Friday.
