The Skins Game Winners and History

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Siya: Thor could have played for Boks

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says Duane Vermeulen looked ready to wield his hammer against Wales after a bruising week on the training field. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. With Saturday’s Test in Cardiff falling outside World Rugby’s window, the Boks are without several...

Stick: Boks ready for any backline curveball

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks have been through all the backline scenarios after naming a 7-1 bench for Saturday’s Test against Wales. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bok ‘Nuclear Squad’ features hooker Bongi Mbonambi, props Zachary Porthen and...

Wales defence faces ultimate stress test

Wales’ defence will determine whether Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Cardiff becomes another bruising chapter in a difficult year. There have been encouraging green shoots in attack – even in the 52-28 and 52-26 maulings by Argentina and New Zealand...

Plum backs refreshed Sharks for Connacht test

A well-rested Sharks outfit arrives in Galway with momentum and new direction as they look to climb the Vodacom URC table against a desperate Connacht side. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. After finally breaking their winless start to the season with a 29-19 victory over the...

Ex-Junior Bok cleared to play for England

A former SA U20 player has been cleared by World Rugby to become eligible to play for England due to his being an “exceptional” case. World Rugby approved a rare exemption allowing centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to switch allegiance from South Africa to England....

Dobbo: This is a very different Stormers team

Coach John Dobson says the Stormers have travelled to Limerick with real belief for Saturday’s top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash against Munster. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Facing the Irish giants at Thomond Park remains one of the great challenges in European rugby,...

Sharks back Griquas hero

Currie Cup-winning Griquas flyhalf George Whitehead will start for the Sharks against Connacht in Galway on Saturday. The Vodacom URC resumes this weekend, and the Sharks have turned to one of the Currie Cup’s most experienced campaigners to steer them through tricky...
Blitzboks ready to deliver in Dubai

Blitzboks ready to deliver in Dubai

Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks could not have asked for a tougher start to the new-look SVNS season. The Blitzboks are talking the same talk in Dubai this week – and it’s all positive. Head coach Philip Snyman and senior players Impi Visser and Ryan Oosthuizen...

Griquas flyer set for Stormers debut

Dylan Maart will make his Stormers debut in the table-topping Vodacom URC clash against Munster in Limerick on Saturday. The winger has joined the squad on loan from Griquas and will have the experienced duo of Warrick Gelant and Leolin Zas at the back with him, while...