by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
JP Pietersen has urged Zekhethelo Siyaya to be ready for a Springbok call-up after the young Sharks back missed out on national selection. The 19-year-old has impressed the Sharks coach, who believes his age is an important factor as he continues to develop. But...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Hanro Liebenberg believes the URC is closing the gap on England’s Premiership. After a seven-year stint with the Leicester Tigers, the loose forward is well placed to run a rule over the standard of both competitions. “I think it’s very similar,” said Liebenberg, who...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made six changes to the Lions starting XV for Friday night’s URC clash against the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. The most notable is the return of Springbok scrumhalf Morné van den Berg, with Nico Steyn dropping to the bench. The...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Sharks coach JP Pietersen hopes Bongi Mbonambi will fight his way back into Springbok contention after the hooker’s departure from Durban. Mbonambi has signed a one-year contract with the Stormers and is set to come off the bench against Ulster at Cape Town Stadium on...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says his pride in newly selected Springboks Sebastian de Klerk and Luan Giliomee far outweighs the inconvenience of losing them. Ackermann was at pains to say the Bulls could claim only a little credit for new signing Giliomee’s...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Ethan Hooker will earn his 50th Sharks cap when he starts at inside centre against Munster in Limerick on Saturday. With regular centres André Esterhuizen and Jurenzo Julius both injured, Hooker shifts from the left wing to No 12, partnering Suleiman Hartzenberg in...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Two Capetonians will start for an understrength Ulster side against the Stormers in the Mother City on Saturday. Juarno Augustus, who earned 21 Stormers caps between 2017 and 2021, starts at No 8 and former SACS pupil Rob Herring at hooker for Ulster, who are without...
by HolAdmin | Oct 30, 2026 | African Golf News
Victor Matfield believes the youngsters in the Springbok squad can play themselves into World Cup contention during November’s Nations Championship campaign. The former Bok lock was discussing Rassie Erasmus’ squad selection on the Rugby Rivals podcast. Erasmus has...
by HolAdmin | Oct 29, 2026 | African Golf News
Victor Matfield has identified the Springbok he believes will deliver during the European leg of the Nations Championship. Rassie Erasmus has named six uncapped players in his 37-man squad for the November Tests against Italy, France and Ireland, with experienced...
by HolAdmin | Oct 29, 2026 | African Golf News
Coach Johan Ackermann has made 11 changes to the Bulls starting XV for Saturday’s URC match against the Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld. Only four players keep their places from last week’s home win over Ulster, and the match 23 includes eight Springboks. Regular captain...
