
PSDT returns, Bongi on the bench
Pieter-Steph du Toit will make a long-awaited return from injury for the Stormers in the Rainbow Cup match against the Sharks at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will make a long-awaited return from injury for the Stormers in the Rainbow Cup match against the Sharks at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
New recruit James Verity-Amm will make his first appearance for the Bulls at fullback in the Rainbow Cup clash against the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.
Even with limited or no fans, home-ground advantage will still be a series-defining benefit for the Springboks when they face the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘The War Room’ celebrates the depth of talent in South African rugby as the series culminates with Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel comparing the Bok squads chosen to battle the Lions.
Sean Everitt says Siya Kolisi is primed and ready to take on his former teammates when the Stormers host the Sharks on Saturday.
Dan Kriel will lead the Lions out in the absence of Elton Jantjies in their Rainbow Cup derby against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
The depth in the Springbok tight five is evident, as SA Rugby magazine readers have backed the likes of RG Snyman and Franco Mostert to face the British & Irish Lions in an injury crisis.
Siya Kolisi will start in a loose-trio combination including Henco Venter and Sikhumbuzo Notshe for this Saturday’s Rainbow Cup clash with the Stormers.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has been given the green light by its provincial unions to finalise a private equity deal that will give US investment firm Silver Lake a 12.5% stake in the game.
Wales back George North has confirmed that he has ruptured his knee ligament and will miss the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.