Botha downplays Joburg altitude factor

Arno Botha has urged his Lyon teammates not to become fixated on the Ellis Park altitude ahead of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash against the Lions. With Lyon set to face one of the toughest road assignments in the competition, the former Bulls and Springbok loose...

Cheetahs to keep it tight in Amsterdam

Frans Steyn says the Cheetahs won’t be looking to play expansive rugby when they meet Ulster in icy conditions in Amsterdam on Sunday. The men from Bloemfontein are heavy underdogs going into this EPCR Challenge Cup clash against the high-flying Ulstermen, who have...

Sharks welcome back Bok, rest others

A Springbok is set to make his return from injury for the Sharks in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sale Sharks in Manchester. Netwerk24 reports that Vincent Koch is in line for his first appearance in two months after recovering from a shoulder...

Stormers lose bruiser for rest of season

A Stormers forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a neck injury. Netwerk24 reports that Ruan Ackermann is expected to be out of action for between four and six months, ruling him out of the remainder of the season. The flank has been de-registered for...