Bin the ref-chirpers!
Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki each having a go at referees are recent examples of a growing trend that must be harshly dealt with, according to MARK KEOHANE.
White: Wandi winging it to fly into Bok squad
Jake White has explained why Wandisile Simelane has been utilised among the outside backs in the early stages of his career with the Vodacom Bulls.
Eben ‘the best lock in the world’
Sean Everitt is excited about what Eben Etzebeth will bring to the Sharks pack when the veteran Springbok makes his Vodacom United Rugby Championship debut against Glasgow on Saturday.
RECAP: Ospreys vs Stormers
Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers face Ospreys in a @Vodacom #URC clash in Swansea.
#OSPvSTO
Rohan suspension gives Potgieter a Sharks shot
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt confirmed that Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been suspended for his red card against Leinster, but is excited to see how Marnus Potgieter fares in the Springbok’s absence.
Predictions: Mixed bag for Bulls, Lions
The SA Rugby mag team’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 5 picks are in – the coastal teams have been given two thumbs up but there were a few scrunchy noses for the Vodacom Bulls and Lions.
Wandisile wings it for Bulls, Goosen back
Wandisile Simelane will start on the wing, while Johan Goosen has returned in a fresh halfback pair as Jake White made seven changes to the Vodacom Bulls team to face Munster on Saturday.
Eben to debut for Bok-bolstered Sharks
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make his run-on debut for the Sharks on Saturday when they host Glasgow Warriors in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban.
Kitshoff to join Ulster with Stormers’ blessing
Veteran loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff has given the DHL Stormers over a decade of service and head coach John Dobson says the union will not stand in the Springbok’s way if he wants to join Ulster.
Dobson calms storm over Sacha’s future
John Dobson has downplayed rumours of England boss Eddie Jones trying to snap up DHL Stormers playmaker Sacha Mngomezulu.
