Ex-England flyhalf: SA teams deserve to play in Europe
South African sides have earned the right to mix it with the best in Europe in the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, according to former England and Sharks flyhalf Andy Goode.
South African sides have earned the right to mix it with the best in Europe in the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, according to former England and Sharks flyhalf Andy Goode.
European giants will travel to South Africa to battle the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs after the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws were completed on Tuesday.
The Sharks have reportedly snapped up a key member of Jake White’s coaching staff at the Vodacom Bulls during the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs have boosted their pack by officially announcing the signing of Sharks lock Ruben van Heerden for next season.
Look back on memorable SA finals as the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls prepare for an all-South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship decider.
Western Province denied the Sharks a spot in the Currie Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought win in their coastal derby in Stellenbosch on Friday.
Western Province defended an early lead to end their Currie Cup campaign on a high with a hard-fought victory over the reinforced Sharks in Stellenbosch on Friday.
Follow the live action as Western Province host the Sharks in a final-round Currie Cup clash at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.
Etienne Fynn has made a number of changes to the Sharks team for the final-round Currie Cup clash against Western Province, bolstering the match 23 with Vodacom United Rugby Championship players.
Head coach Sean Everitt has sounded the alarm about increased demands on already stretched South African team squads playing in multiple competitions.