Junior Bok faces doping ban

A Junior Springbok tested positive for an anabolic steroid before the Sanzaar U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha. News24 reports that prop Kai Pratt failed a doping test conducted on 10 April. South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids) CEO Khalid Galant...

Nomlomo backs youthful Bulls to fire

Phiwe Nomlomo is confident his young Vodacom Bulls XV squad can rise to the challenge of a demanding start to the Currie Cup. The Bulls begin their campaign with three successive away matches against Boland, Griquas and the Lions, but Nomlomo believes his players are...

Siyaya: I survived Springbok intensity

Sharks star Zekhethelo Siyaya says his time in the Springbok set-up showed him he can adapt under pressure. The 18-year-old fullback, who grew up in the small northern KwaZulu-Natal town of éDumbe before earning a scholarship to Westville Boys’ High School in Durban,...
Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture

Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture

Edwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. Van der Merwe will form part of...
Scottish wizard out to cast spell on Boks

Scottish wizard out to cast spell on Boks

Scotland need flyhalf Finn Russell to produce the magic to beat the Springboks in South Africa for the first time, writes MARK KEOHANE. Russell is Scotland’s flyhalf conductor. When he plays there is always hype and there is always hope. Russell has never played the...