Pead on the grind to live his Bok dream

Already on Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus’ radar, scrumhalf Haashim Pead is using every minute with the Lions to ensure he’s primed to breakthrough at the highest level. In a wide-ranging interview with RugbyPass, the 20-year-old Capetonian opened up on his Bok...

Sadie returns to beef up Bordeaux

Investec Champions Cup title-holders Bordeaux Bègles have bolstered their front row with South African muscle to face Bath at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday. Tighthead prop Carlü Sadie returns for the semi-final clash as one of three changes to the...
Toulon turn to Ribbans for Dublin duel

Toulon turn to Ribbans for Dublin duel

South African lock David Ribbans has been named in a formidable Toulon lineup to face Leinster in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. Director of rugby Pierre Mignoni welcomes back Ribbans, who sat out last week’s Top 14 win over Bayonne...
Thomas the Tank to power Van Graan’s Bath

Thomas the Tank to power Van Graan’s Bath

Springbok powerhouse Thomas du Toit will start for Bath at Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup. Du Toit packs downs at tighthead prop while former Stormers lock Quinn Roux will slot into the second row. Bath head into the clash...
Leinster lose star, Keenan slots back in

Leinster lose star, Keenan slots back in

Fullback Hugo Keenan returns as Leinster gear up to tackle Toulon without a seasoned campaigner in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon. Veteran tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong lost his race to be fit for the clash at the Aviva Stadium. Furlong...
Foote tweaks Junior Boks for Aussie tussle

Foote tweaks Junior Boks for Aussie tussle

Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote has kept changes to a minimum for Sunday’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Gqeberha. The South Africans produced an impressive performance in their opening-round win over Argentina and will now look to maintain...

Saffa speedster hit with season-ending ban

Ospreys will finish the Vodacom URC campaign without one of the Welsh club’s key attacking threats in the backline. Winger Daniel Kasende has been handed a four-match suspension following his red card against Cardiff last month. The former Griquas and Cheetahs...

Superbru: Leinster, Bordeaux to lock up in final

Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles and Irish giants Leinster will clash in the Investec Champions Cup final, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Investec Champions Cip: Leinster vs Toulon (Saturday, 4pm, Dublin) Simon Borchardt: Bordeaux by 8 Lindiz van Zilla:...