Willemse to bring the heat in chilly Clermont

The DHL Stormers expect a red-hot outing from playmaker Damian Willemse as the Capetonians hunt for a maiden win on their Champions Cup debut in France on Saturday.

SA title-winner relishing return to Shark Tank

Stephan Lewies is well aware what lies in store for his Harlequins team as they prepare to enter the Shark Tank this weekend.

Siya fronts Bok-powered Sharks

Siya Kolisi will lead a Sharks XV bolstered by several Springboks, including Eben Etzebeth, when the Durbanites host Harlequins in their Champions Cup debut clash on Saturday.

Third time’s a charm for Kriel at France 2023?

Veteran utility back Jesse Kriel has his fingers crossed that he gets a shot with the Springboks when they defend their Rugby World Cup title next year.

White: Champions Cup warning for ‘naive’ SA teams

World Cup-winning coach Jake White has compared the European Champions Cup to Test matches, as South African teams debut in the competition on Saturday.

Watch: Blitzboks turn on their own

Christie Grobbelaar took a bit of a ribbing from his teammates, while Zain Davids explained why they call him ‘Putty’, as the Blitzboks kicked back before the Cape Town leg of 2022-23 Sevens Series.

Nel hits the ground running for Stormers

Ruhan Nel wasted no time in picking up where he left off for the DHL Stormers, starring in a sensational try-scoring return from injury.

Shakes: Blitzboks’ vibe feels different

Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight when he leads out a youthful side in this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens.

Adonis to make Cape Town debut for Blitzboks

Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo has included Darren Adonis in the Blitzboks’ playmaking role for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium.

Nche fired up for rematch with Quins’ Bok

The Sharks will make their Champions Cup bow at home to a Harlequins outfit featuring a couple of familiar faces, which has Ox Nche pumped for the scrum battle on Saturday.