Transformation still a slow process
South Africa's Super Rugby franchises have failed to transform sufficiently over the past five years. This has in turn hampered the transformation of the national team. JON CARDINELLI reports.
South Africa's Super Rugby franchises have failed to transform sufficiently over the past five years. This has in turn hampered the transformation of the national team. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Former Bulls flanker Jacques Potgieter has been included on the Waratahs bench for their Vodacom Super Rugby opener against the Force on Sunday.
Kings utility back Siviwe 'Shakes' Soyizwapi has joined the Stormers on a loan deal.
Lions scrumhalf Michael Bondesio and centre Lionel Mapoe have both been ruled out for six weeks.
Stormers fullback Jaco Taute is likely to miss his side's opening Vodacom Super Rugby game against the Lions in Johannesburg.
The hosts scored four tries to one at Kings Park in Durban.
A flawless kicking display from Marnitz Boshoff gave the visitors a narrow win.
The Sharks kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a 31-16 bonus-point win against the Bulls at Kings Park, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Marnitz Boshoff kicked a late drop goal to give the Lions a 21-20 win in Bloemfontein, reports SIMON BORCHARDT.