by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Two absentee players have been included by Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen in a 30-man squad for the Joburg-based outfit’s maiden Investec Champions Cup clash on Saturday. The touring squad is made up of 18 forwards and 12 backs, and features several Springboks, prop Boan...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
New signing Luan Giliomee has been named in a 42-man Bulls squad for the Investec Champions Cup. The group, which cannot be changed until March, includes 14 Springboks. The most competitive area is flyhalf, where Handré Pollard, Curwin Bosch and Giliomee will compete...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Stade Français have suffered three injury setbacks ahead of their opening Investec Champions Cup clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Hooker Lucas Peyresblanques, No 8 Yoan Tanga and centre Noah Nene were all forced off during the French club’s...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Other than a possible change at prop, John Dobson is not taking any chances for the Stormers’ “must-win” Investec Champions Cup opener in Cape Town this week. “It’s as important a game as the Sharks,” the director of rugby said after the Capetonians’ round-three URC...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has warned against complacency after the Lions rout, with Stade Français next up in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday. Having scored nine tries in a 57-15 URC Jukskei derby win at Loftus Versfeld, the Bulls must now “put on that hat”...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Bolstered by the return of Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wilco Louw, the Stormers are looking to go beyond the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals for the first time, writes DEVIN HERMANUS. LAST SEASON The Stormers reached the 2025-26 Champions Cup round of 16 with...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
With strategic signings and the belief that this could be their season, the Lions are out to make a noteworthy Investec Champions Cup debut, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. LAST SEASON The Lions secured their place in the 2026-27 Champions Cup by finishing seventh on the URC log....
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Armed with a powerful Bok-laden pack, the Bulls are targeting their deepest Investec Champions Cup run yet, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. LAST SEASON The Bulls snuck into the 2025-26 Champions Cup playoffs with just one win, beating Pau 26-24 at the Stade du Hameau in their...
by HolAdmin | Oct 12, 2026 | African Golf News
Everything you need to know before the 2026-27 Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend. Photo: Dave Winter/INPHO The post Watch: Champions Cup rule changes appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
