Henry: Boks will back ‘old Springbok style’

Graham Henry expects the Springboks to turn up the pressure when they face the All Blacks in Saturday’s second Test in Cape Town. New Zealand stunned the Boks 33-16 at Ellis Park last weekend, but Henry believes the world champions will respond with a more familiar...

Mallett: Sacha can’t try to win it alone

Nick Mallett has urged Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to put his individual brilliance aside and play for the Springboks’ system when they face the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. Feinberg-Mngomezulu was a late inclusion after Handré Pollard was ruled out with a calf...

Sharks coach: We’ve done what we can

Mike Vowles praised the performance from the Sharks XV in a 53-22 victory over the Vodacom Bulls XV on Friday to give the Durbanites a shot at a Currie Cup semi-final spot. Sharks flanker Tino Mavesere scored four tries on the night at Kings Park, with skipper Ross...

Kolisi backs ‘amazing’ Hanekom to boss Kiwis

Siya Kolisi is excited for Cameron Hanekom to get a crack at the All Blacks on Saturday, as the Springbok skipper defends Rassie Erasmus’ constant player rotations, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Amid all the talk around Kolisi’s return from injury, Pieter-Steph du Toit’s...

Griquas refuse to settle for second

Griquas are chasing a piece of history in Wellington against the Boland Cavaliers on Sunday, with a first-place finish in the Currie Cup league phase on the line. The defending champions have not finished top of the Currie Cup standings since 1998 and will know...