Back Kolisi to find best form before B&I Lions series
The next five rounds of the Rainbow Cup SA will be of critical importance for Siya Kolisi to regain some eye-catching form ahead of the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
British & Irish Lions series trophy unveiled
The winner of the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions will be the recipient of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the Lions.
Alun Wyn Jones to be named Lions captain
Alun Wyn Jones is reportedly poised to be named as the next captain of the British & Irish Lions by Warren Gatland later this week.
O’Driscoll raves about ‘Energiser Bunny’ Kolbe
Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has described Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe as a player for the big moments after he helped Toulouse into the European Cup final.
Rainbow Cup SA Team of the Week (Round 1)
SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of players who stuck their hands up during the first round of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend.
Vermeulen, Nyakane to boost Bulls against Stormers
Bulls director of rugby Jake White says he expects a ‘hurting’ Stormers side to be fired up for Saturday’s north-south derby in Cape Town.
La Rochelle stun Leinster to seal place in Champions Cup final
A powerful second-half performance from La Rochelle was enough to overcome a more fancied Leinster side 32-23 and book their spot in the Champions Cup final.
Fit-again Pollard to have ‘big role’ in final
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to feature prominently for Montpellier in the coming weeks after making his return from a long-term injury to help the French club book a place in the European Challenge Cup final.
Stormers flyhalf ruled out for rest of season
The Stormers will have to negotiate the rest of the season without Kade Wolhuter after the flyhalf ruptured his knee ligaments against the Sharks on Saturday.
Dobson delighted with ‘exceptional’ Du Toit
Stormers coach John Dobson says it was great to see the response of Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit, who ended up playing the full 80 minutes on his return from injury on Saturday.
