Friday’s North-South derby will present a clash in different approaches to the season, but the DHL Stormers are confident that opting for continuity will serve them well against the @Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town.
Former captain Steve Borthwick has edged out New Zealander Scott Robertson to be appointed as the new England head coach.
The Sharks made it two wins on the trot as the DHL Stormers and Lions opened their accounts, but the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs suffered heavy defeats before a three-week hiatus in the Champions and Challenge cups.
Former England lock Steve Borthwick is set to be named as the country’s new head coach on Monday, according to British media reports.
The Champions Cup clash between Northampton Saints and Munster reached boiling point when a massive brawl involving players from both sides broke out just 15 minutes into the second half.
Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who shone on debut in the Japan League One, while over in Europe, Jasper Wiese and Andre Esterhuizen both played influential roles in Champions Cup wins.
The Lions await news on star Henco van Wyk ahead of a derby clash against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.
The South African teams have enjoyed a “magical start” to the Champions and Challenge cups, and winning one or both of these competitions is inevitable, according to MARK KEOHANE.
The Stormers’ celebrations of a first Champions Cup victory was dampened with the news that Salmaan Moerat is expected to be out for a long period of time.
In the wake of the Vodacom Bulls’ 30-point Champions Cup defeat to Exeter Chiefs, Jake White has again made his case for the top South African talent playing abroad to return home to boost the local franchises.
