Kings exodus begins
After the Kings’ withdrawal from domestic competitions, captain JC Astle and promising loose forward Elrigh Louw are set to make their exits from the franchise.
Munster look to academy after ‘devastating’ Snyman injury
Munster assistant coach Stephen Larkham says the club has no plans to sign a lock after ‘devastating’ injuries to South African pair RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn.
PRO14 to proceed with 12 teams until 2021
PRO14 organisers have confirmed that the tournament will proceed without the Cheetahs and Kings until next year due to travel restrictions brought about by Covid-19.
SA Rugby must find ‘solution for all’
Franco Smith says the Cheetahs are an integral part of the South African rugby landscape and should be treated as such when SA Rugby decides about the immediate future of its franchises.
Munster confirm Snyman blow
Springbok lock RG Snyman is set to spend a long period on the sidelines after Munster confirmed that he sustained an ACL tear against Leinster on Saturday.
Rademan: No option but to withdraw Kings
Kings chairman Andre Rademan said it wasn’t a popular decision, but the right one, to withdraw the team from participation in any planned domestic rugby competitions in 2020.
Groom: Duhan good enough for Test rugby
Despite a brace of tries of his own, Edinburgh scrumhalf Nic Groom has praised teammate Duhan van der Merwe, saying he is ‘good enough’ for Test rugby.
Saffas Abroad: Duhan, Jaco, Nic light up PRO14
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the PRO14 this past weekend.
Watch: Duhan’s brilliant assist for Groom
Edinburgh wing Duhan van der Merwe beat several defenders before providing a classy one-handed offload for Nic Groom’s second try during Saturday’s victory over Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.
Four-team Pro14 expansion still on for SA Rugby
In one possible proposal, SA Rugby is reportedly continuing to plan for only four of its franchises to be included in an expanded Pro16 tournament.
