
State of the URC: Bulls bounce back, Stormers stumble
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers were the only SA teams on duty in Round 6 of the URC, but all four are set to return for a derby weekend.
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers were the only SA teams on duty in Round 6 of the URC, but all four are set to return for a derby weekend.
With the Test against England set to take place on November 26, outside the traditional Test window, South Africa have been handed a timely boost ahead of their clash at Twickenham.
South Africa’s bid to retain the World Cup may well hinge on the Springbok talent that emerges in SA A matches against Munster and Bristol during the November tour, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly booked himself into a drug rehabilitation centre in a bid to “return to the field as a better man and player”.
The Vodacom Bulls are set to solve their tight five issues with the acquisition of a heavyweight Springbok scrum anchor next year.
Sacha Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok will join the Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch, with Johan Goosen set to leave it.
Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi was reportedly sent home early from the Bulls’ overseas tour for breaking team protocols.
The Springbok selectors have called up a replacement for the injured Elrigh Louw ahead of the three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
Coach John Dobson says the loss of the DHL Stormers’ 15-game unbeaten run in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship did not come without some gains.
World Cup favourites England extended their record-breaking run of wins to 28 with a crushing final pool C victory over an outgunned Bok Women in Auckland on Sunday.