Four Boks in ‘World XV’
The Springboks’ series triumph over Wales has earned four of the world champions’ standout players spots in a star-studded lineup.
New Zealand call in electric backs for Ireland decider
Gamebreaking backs Will Jordan and David Havili will make their first start of the series in a New Zealand match-day 23 in the third and decisive Test against Ireland on Saturday.
Pollard: Boks will make mistakes but it’s OK
Skipper Handre Pollard wants the new-look Springboks “to be bold and not take a step back” against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Sparkling Maori All Blacks beat Ireland in tour opener
Ireland opened their tour of New Zealand with a 32-17 loss to the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday, failing to handle the attacking verve of the home side.
Unsung Hero: Butch vs Van den Berg
South Africa is blessed with many players who work from behind the curtains – here’s your chance to decide which of these two Springboks deserve more credit.
Xamlashe to lead Griquas in Currie Cup final
Sango Xamlashe has been backed to captain Griquas in the Currie Cup final against the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday after Niel Otto was ruled out of the match.
Captain Marvel: Pienaar, Smit butt heads
In a reversal of fortune, Gary Teichmann gave up the armband to Francois Pienaar, who now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the best Springbok skipper.
Bulls recall hometown hero for URC decider
Cape-born fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse will start for the Vodacom Bulls against the Stormers when the two sides clash in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final on Saturday.
Smal: Stormers won’t beat Bulls at their best
A former Stormers boss and WP man for many years, Gert Smal has tipped the Vodacom Bulls to win the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final in Cape Town on Saturday.
Tambwe: I want to win final for Jake
His future with the Springboks a touchy subject, Madosh Tambwe is determined to “repay” Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White by winning the URC final on Saturday.
