JP wishes Bongi the best

Sharks coach JP Pietersen hopes Bongi Mbonambi will fight his way back into Springbok contention after the hooker’s departure from Durban. Mbonambi has signed a one-year contract with the Stormers and is set to come off the bench against Ulster at Cape Town Stadium on...

Ackers lauds skilful Sebastian, Luan

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says his pride in newly selected Springboks Sebastian de Klerk and Luan Giliomee far outweighs the inconvenience of losing them. Ackermann was at pains to say the Bulls could claim only a little credit for new signing Giliomee’s...

Hooker takes centre stage for injury-hit Sharks

Ethan Hooker will earn his 50th Sharks cap when he starts at inside centre against Munster in Limerick on Saturday. With regular centres André Esterhuizen and Jurenzo Julius both injured, Hooker shifts from the left wing to No 12, partnering Suleiman Hartzenberg in...

Cape duo to tackle Stormers

Two Capetonians will start for an understrength Ulster side against the Stormers in the Mother City on Saturday. Juarno Augustus, who earned 21 Stormers caps between 2017 and 2021, starts at No 8 and former SACS pupil Rob Herring at hooker for Ulster, who are without...

Big Vic: Opportunity calls for Bok kids

Victor Matfield believes the youngsters in the Springbok squad can play themselves into World Cup contention during November’s Nations Championship campaign. The former Bok lock was discussing Rassie Erasmus’ squad selection on the Rugby Rivals podcast. Erasmus has...