Stormers lock starts for Zimbabwe

Stormers lock Gary Porter will make his first appearance for Zimbabwe against South Africa A in Gqeberha on Saturday. The 29-year-old South African, who has earned 29 Stormers caps, qualifies for Zimbabwe through his Bulawayo-born mother. Porter said Zimbabwe coach...

Superbru: Leinster or Bulls?

The SA Rugby magazine team is split on the winner of the Vodacom URC final, but predict big wins for the Springboks and South Africa A. Leinster vs Bulls (Friday, 8:30pm SA time) Lindiz van Zilla: Bulls by 4 Morne Esben: Leinster by 12 Simon Borchardt: Bulls by 5...

Ruan ready for final Bulls mission

Vodacom Bulls stalwart Ruan Nortjé says there would be no better way to say goodbye to his team than by lifting the URC trophy against Leinster at Croke Park on Friday night. The Bulls co-captain brings down the curtain on a decade-long career in Pretoria and will...

Razor relishing Bok showdown

Barbarians coach Scott Robertson has praised the Springboks’ blend of youth and experience ahead of Saturday’s clash in Gqeberha. The former All Blacks boss expects a stern examination from a Bok team featuring both established stars and exciting young talent. “Any...

JK: Rennie must match Rassie’s courage

John Kirwan has challenged All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to show the same willingness to take risks as Springbok counterpart Rassie Erasmus. Erasmus is one of the most influential and innovative figures in world rugby, constantly testing the bounds of what is possible...

Matfield: Moodie the man to shut down Leinster

Victor Matfield says Canan Moodie will be crucial to the Vodacom Bulls’ efforts to blunt Leinster’s attack in Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. While the Bulls will back their powerful scrum to provide a platform in Dublin, Matfield believes their ability to...

Mallett: De Villiers is the real deal

Nick Mallett believes Stormers flank Paul de Villiers has the qualities to become a fixture in the green and gold. The opensider has been named on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha and arrives in the national set-up...

Jake: Bulls are better equipped

Jake White believes this Vodacom Bulls side is better placed than any of its predecessors to finally get over the line in a URC final. The former Bulls coach, who guided the Pretoria-based outfit to three title deciders in the competition, says the current squad is...

Manu soaking up Siya’s wisdom

Emmanuel Tshituka says he’s lapping up as much as he can from the Springbok environment. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Sharks loose forward has been handed a start for Mzwandile Stick’s South Africa A side for Saturday’s clash against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha. His brother,...

POLL: Which uncapped Bok will rock?

Five uncapped players have the chance to make a big impression for the Springboks against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday. Junior Boks lock Riley Norton and Bordeaux Bègles tighthead prop Carlü Sadie are the only two players in the starting lineup who have yet...