Brilliant Bantom stars in Boland blowout

Winger Jayden Bantom ran in a hat-trick of tries as the Boland Cavaliers crushed Cape rivals the Stormers XXIII in Wellington on Sunday. Boland remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Currie Cup following a convincing six-try, 41-3 win, while the Stormers suffered a...
Am fired up for four-Test blockbuster

Am fired up for four-Test blockbuster

Lukhanyo Am believes there are few occasions in world rugby that compare to facing the All Blacks as the Springboks prepare for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. The two old foes will meet four times in August and September, with the series kicking off at Ellis...

Moaning Matt: Only one team can topple Boks

Former Scotland coach Matt Williams believes there’s only one team in world rugby at the moment capable of matching the Springboks’ depth and physicality. While many believe the All Blacks are the Boks’ closest rivals for World Cup glory next year, Williams warns that...

Nkosi: Latica hasn’t looked out of place

Coach Mziwakhe Nkosi praised fullback Latica Nela after a commanding 52-29 bonus-point win over the Pumas at Ellis Park on Saturday. Nkosi was thrilled with the victory, particularly given his side had a shorter turnaround than the Pumas following their narrow...

Schools wrap: Affies power past Maritzburg

Affies were too strong for Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday. while Stellenberg extended their unbeaten home run to nine matches. The Wit Bulle were largely in control at Goldstone’s, leading 12-5 after loosehead prop Francois de Beer crossed just...

Stormers close door on Doogz, eye Sharks star

The Stormers have decided not to make a formal offer to Springbok centre Damian de Allende. According to Rapport, they are instead looking to lure one of the country’s biggest prospects to the Cape. The Stormers had held lengthy discussions over a possible return for...