Boks add bite to Sharks

Several Springboks have joined up with the Sharks ahead of Friday night’s URC clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park. This was confirmed by forwards coach Warren Whiteley on Tuesday. Captain André Esterhuizen, Edwill van der Merwe, Ethan Hooker, Ox Nché and Thomas du...

Lewies: Players don’t like 4G pitches

Sharks lock Stephan Lewies believes professional rugby matches should always be played on grass. The 34-year-old was speaking ahead of the Sharks’ URC clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park on Friday night, which will be played on a synthetic 4G surface. “I prefer...

Saffa lock heads home with Scarlets

Former Stormers forward Alex Groves has been included in a 30-man squad for the Scarlets’ two-match URC tour of South Africa. The 25-year-old lock joined the Scarlets on a permanent basis this season after having a loan spell with the Welsh club last term. Prior to a...