Adré Smith’s appeal against the guilty verdict and subsequent suspension he received for allegedly bitting an opponent in the Stormers’ United Rugby Championship match against Munster earlier this year been successful.
Ulster have reportedly aborted their quest to add another Springbok forward to their payroll due to contractual issues.
The enthralling and absorbing Autumn Nations Series is about to conclude, and it’s been a helluva ride. However, rugby does not stop and we will be treated to some of the best club rugby over the summer both abroad and locally.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi and Aphelele Fassi have been released from the touring squad to join the Sharks and will depart for South Africa on Wednesday evening.
Warrick Gelant’s sensational return from injury and the vital role he played for the Stormers in the opening four rounds of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has seen the fullback crowned the competition’s first Player of the Month for October.
Coach Jake White says while the break in play came at just the right time, the Vodacom Bulls are now focused on the challenges that lie ahead in the United Rugby Championship following their return to training.
With just 2000 spectators currently allowed under government COVID-19 protocols for sporting fixtures in South Africa, there will be limited availability of tickets for the Stormers’ upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship home games against Zebre Parma and Cardiff.
Springbok lock RG Snyman has undergone surgery after rupturing his knee ligament last month and will begin his rehab this week.
Edwill van der Merwe has completed his move from Cape Town to Johannesburg to link up with the Lions following the conclusion of his contract with the Stormers.
The Stormers have announced that Springbok wing Rosko Specman will join the team again ahead of the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship home matches against Zebre Parma and Cardiff.
