by HolAdmin | Feb 18, 2026 | African Golf News
The Sharks have confirmed their new coaching and high-performance structures. At the centre of it is JP Pietersen, who has been appointed permanent head coach after serving in an interim capacity since John Plumtree stepped down. “This jersey has shaped who I am,”...
by HolAdmin | Feb 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Frans Steyn will spearhead the Cheetahs’ high-performance strategy following the pending departure of CEO Rory Duncan. The Cheetahs announced on Wednesday that Steyn, currently director of rugby, will lead efforts to blend their traditional attacking flair with modern...
by HolAdmin | Feb 18, 2026 | African Golf News
The Sharks have lost a talented playmaker to Vodacom URC rivals as the flyhalf roster in Durban becomes more and more crowded. The 23-year-old flyhalf, son of former Springbok and current Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith, will join Benetton at the end of the...
by HolAdmin | Feb 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has dismissed claims that South Africa’s involvement was not a major benefit to Super Rugby. In a recent podcast interview, Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley said he would not welcome South African teams back into Super Rugby....
by HolAdmin | Feb 18, 2026 | African Golf News
The Lions could unleash a Springbok loose forward in an unfamiliar role when they host the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Vodacom URC resumes with another big South African derby, the Lions hosting the Sharks in the return fixture of their Durban blockbuster in...
