Bok blow for Cheetahs tour

The Cheetahs will reportedly depart for Europe on Sunday for two matches in the Challenge Cup without their Springbok stars.

URC team tracker: Round 12

Preview this week’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches involving SA sides with a round up of all the matchday squads, coaches predictions and fixture details.

Goosen in, Smith and Jake out for Bulls

Johan Goosen has replaced flyhalf Chris Smith, with director of rugby Jake White also recovering from a cold, in the Vodacom Bulls starting XV to face the Dragons on Friday night.

Stormers bow for Junior Bok in Glasgow

Scrumhalf Imad Khan is set to make his DHL Stormers debut as coach John Dobson shuffles his backline for the Vodacom URC clash against Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.

Sharks switch things up for Connacht clash

Currie Cup head coach Joey Mongalo takes charge of a radically overhauled Sharks 23 to face Connacht in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Galway on Saturday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Opportunity over adversity

John Dobson is relishing another chance for the DHL Stormers to explore new terrain in the @Vodacom#URC clash with the Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.

URC Picks: Bulls to rumble, Stormers to stumble

The SARugbymag.co.za team’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 12 predictions are in – the Vodacom Bulls have been given the all thumbs up but there were a few scrunchy noses for the rest of the SA teams also overseas.

By the numbers: Munster vs Lions

The Lions will look to bounce back to winning ways in the @Vodacom #URC when they battle Munster in Cork on Friday.

By the numbers: Dragons vs Bulls

Looking to end a run of defeats in the @Vodacom #URC, the Vodacom Bulls will lock horns with the Dragons in Wales on Friday.

Brok gets to grips with the future

The grizzled Brok Harris has embraced the unique challenge of packing down for the DHL Stormers against the Glasgow Warriors on the 4G field at Scotstoun Stadium.