Kolbe reveals nerves, excitement for Champions Cup final
Cheslin Kolbe admits he is strangely feeling more nervous ahead of this weekend’s Champions Cup final than he did before the 2019 World Cup title decider.
Watch: Saffas preview Champions Cup final
Several South Africans could feature in this weekend’s Champions Cup final between Toulouse and La Rochelle. Hear what Cheslin Kolbe, Rynhardt Elstadt and former Junior Bok captain Wiaan Liebenberg had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s showpiece match at Twickenham.
No place for SA teams in Europe next season
European Professional Club Rugby chief executive Vincent Gaillard says South African teams will not be in the Champions Cup next season.
Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time
Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
Kolbe fed up with comments about size
World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has hit out at his detractors questioning his ability to perform at the highest level because of his size.
Lancaster eager to welcome SA teams to Europe
Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.
Pollard: Easy for me to trust the knee
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is pleased with how his knee held up during his return to the field for Montpellier this past Saturday.
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.
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.
