LRZ cleared for Bears’ Bulls battle

Bristol Bears speedster Louis Rees-Zammit has been declared fit for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria. Rees-Zammit was forced from the field during Bristol’s win over Sale on Saturday after a head collision, but coach Pat...

Saffas Abroad: Dweba, Leyds cross whitewash

Former Stormers duo Joseph Dweba and Dillyn Leyds scored tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the French Top 14 and English Premiership. French Top 14 Scrumhalf James Hall started for relegation-threatened Perpignan in a thrilling 30-27 comeback win...

Stormers take on Harlequins team in crisis

The high-flying Stormers will face a Harlequins side low on confidence at The Stoop in London on Saturday. John Dobson’s men are two from two in the Investec Champions Cup after impressive wins over Bayonne and defending champions La Rochelle, while they are also...

Dobbo backs squad depth for Quins trip

Stormers coach John Dobson says he is confident of taking a competitive squad to London this week for their Investec Champions Cup clash against Harlequins at The Stoop on Sunday. The Cape side is two from two in the competition so far, following impressive wins over...

Bulls going ‘full out’ in Champions Cup

Coach Johan Ackermann says he will select his strongest possible team for the Vodacom Bulls’ final two Investec Champions Cup pool matches. Ackermann named a full-strength side for the Bulls’ opening match of the tournament against Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus, and the...