Bulls’ big names froze in final

The Vodacom Bulls’ URC final collapse against Leinster has again raised questions about their ability to deliver on the biggest stage, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Johan Ackermann’s side arrived in Dublin with momentum and belief...

Riley stays with Boks, Embrose returns

Junior Boks captain Riley Norton is among six uncapped players in the Springboks’ 46-man squad for the Nations Championship, while two scrumhalves make long-awaited returns. Twenty-year-old lock Norton impressed for the Boks against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on...

Daan’s torture chamber wins over Sadie

Prop Carlü Sadie admits nothing quite prepared him for his first full scrum session under Bok scrum guru Daan Human. Sadie has faced some of the toughest packs in Europe, helped Bordeaux Bègles conquer Leinster in an Investec Champions Cup final and battled back from...

England eye Saffa prop

Ethan Burger’s outstanding display against Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit has reportedly thrust the former Tuks prop into contention for England selection. The 26-year-old Exeter Chiefs loosehead enhanced his growing reputation in last weekend’s 27-26 English...