by HolAdmin | Oct 16, 2026 | African Golf News
A Lions player has died on the eve of their Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle. According to French broadcaster ICI La Rochelle, the player, who was in his thirties, was found unresponsive in a shower at the team’s hotel on the Île de Ré on Friday...
by HolAdmin | Oct 16, 2026 | African Golf News
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk returns to the Cheetahs starting lineup for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Bayonne at the Stade Jean-Dauger. The 34-year-old, who was rested for the Free Staters’ recent Tbilisi Cup campaign in Georgia, will partner flyhalf...
by HolAdmin | Oct 16, 2026 | African Golf News
Frans Malherbe provided news on his return-to-play situation as the Springbok and Stormers stalwart considers playing his club rugby for another team. The veteran scrum anchor is training with the Stormers squad as he nurses his way back from chronic neck and back...
by HolAdmin | Oct 16, 2026 | African Golf News
No 8 Nick Hatton will captain the Sharks as one of 12 starting XV changes for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Lyon at the Stade de Gerland. He will pack down in a back row with Manu Tshituka and Matt Romao who, along with fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya,...
by HolAdmin | Oct 16, 2026 | African Golf News
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone insists the financial gulf between South African and French clubs is not the biggest obstacle to success in the Investec Champions Cup. Six-time European champions Toulouse have a salary cap of €13.8-million (R256-million) for the 2026-27...
by HolAdmin | Oct 16, 2026 | African Golf News
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes a “good little tweak” to the Investec Champions Cup bonus-point system will have a big impact on matches this season. Tournament organisers have adopted the French Top 14 system, which awards a bonus point to teams that score at...
