Door open for Bok icon contract extension

Frans Malherbe will still have a future at the Stormers if he gets the all-clear to return to rugby later this month. Coach John Dobson told Rapport that the Stormers would have no hesitation in extending the veteran prop’s contract, which is set to expire in June, by...

Proudfoot: Lewis a brilliant addition to Boks

Former Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot believes the addition of Joe Lewis to the national set-up could prove a masterstroke. Lewis was last week announced as the Boks’ performance analyst, joining Rassie Erasmus’ world champions from Steve Borthwick’s...

Sacha: I could’ve dropped into the pocket

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu admitted the drop-goal option was not considered after the Stormers fell agonisingly short against Toulon at the Stade Mayol. In a frantic finish to the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash, the Stormers – trailing 28-27 – had worked...

Toulouse, Bath, Sale book quarter-final spots

Kalvin Gourgues scored two scintillating tries as Toulouse hammered the Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 on Saturday. The France centre crossed twice in the first half in glorious sunshine in south-west France to set up a 59-26 victory and...

Ackers rues Bulls’ execution, indiscipline

Coach Johan Ackermann says missed opportunities and soft penalties cost the Vodacom Bulls in a 25-21 defeat to Glasgow in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. Ackermann was quick to praise his players’ heart but admitted they let themselves down in key moments. “First...