Stormers think laterally to solve lock crisis

The Stormers are set to address their growing injury concerns in the engine room by welcoming back a familiar face. With their lock stocks stretched following recent setbacks, the Cape side is poised to bring in experienced cover rather than rushing into the market...

‘RoboCop’ trains with Cheetahs

A Cheetahs scrumhalf caught the eye at training in Bloemfontein on Monday. Marco Jansen van Vuren wore large black protective glasses, prompting teammates to quickly hand him a couple of new nicknames, including “RoboCop” and “The Fly”. Netwerk24 reports that Jansen...

USA Eagles opportunity excites Saffa

Former Lions and Pumas centre Wayne van der Bank says playing Test rugby for the USA “was always part of a five-year plan”. The 29-year-old was part of a USA Eagles alignment camp in San Diego last week, alongside fellow South Africans Dan Kriel and Rhyno Herbst. Van...

Capuozzo bolsters Azzurri for Ireland clash

Star wing Ange Capuozzo has returned to the Italy squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland. The French-born 26-year-old has not played since the end of December when he injured a finger playing for Toulouse against La Rochelle in the Top 14. He was...