Sacha: I’m not coming in with a big head

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he made the most of his injury lay-off as he prepares to earn his 20th Springbok cap against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The flyhalf missed the Boks’ July Tests after suffering an ankle injury in...

Rassie: Perfect time for Bok stars to return

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s Test against Argentina is the ideal opportunity for several players to make their return from injury. Erasmus has recalled a host of experienced campaigners for the Buenos Aires clash, including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben...

Siya back for fully-loaded Boks

Rassie Erasmus has recalled seven experienced Springboks for Saturday’s Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires, with regular skipper Siya Kolisi named in the match 23. Kolisi takes back the captain’s armband, with locks Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager, flyhalf Sacha...

Suleiman painting Dobbo an All Blacks picture

A key part of the Stormers’ preparation for Friday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash in Cape Town, utility back Suleiman Hartzenberg eyes more game time in the Currie Cup. Hartzenberg returned to action in last week’s big win for the Stormers XXIII over the Sharks XV,...
Nonu gets Sharks jersey, new logo spotted

Nonu gets Sharks jersey, new logo spotted

All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu was presented with his Sharks jersey and number, as the Durban-based club also gave a sneak peek of a logo rebrand. The Sharks have signed Nonu, a two-time World Cup winner across 103 Tests, to mentor and fast-track outside backs like Jaco...

Big Vic: Lions best bet to beat All Blacks

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes the Lions are the most likely of South Africa’s four URC teams to upset the touring All Blacks. New Zealand begin their seven-match tour of South Africa against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday night before also facing...

Stormers wary of Faf factor

Assistant coach Helmut Lehmann and back Suleiman Hartzenberg have acknowledged the threat of Springbok Faf de Klerk when the Stormers XXIII and Cheetahs clash on Sunday. The Stormers bounced back to winning ways in the Currie Cup last week with a bonus-point triumph...

Frans backs raw front row to grow on the job

Frans Steyn says his young props are improving with every game as the Cheetahs turn their attention to Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The Cheetahs fell to their first defeat of the campaign in Kimberley last...