Azzurri to host high-flying Chile

Italy will play Chile, who have just qualified for the 2027 World Cup, rather than Samoa, as part of their November Test schedule. This decision “following a request by Samoa, reflects the evolving priorities for both Chile and Samoa as they navigate their respective...

Loubscher: Benetton bring huge fight

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says execution and game management will be key when the Lions face Benetton in Treviso on Saturday. After a narrow round-two defeat to Zebre, Loubscher said the Lions had identified the areas that need improvement while taking...

Dobbo: Gaza, Sacha genuinely keen to play

Stormers coach John Dobson says it was an easy decision to start Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against the Scarlets on Friday. MORNE ESBEN reports. Both backs were part of the Boks’ victorious Rugby Championship campaign and will make their first...
Bok superstars back for Stormers

Bok superstars back for Stormers

The Stormers wasted no time reintroducing two of their Springbok superstars for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with the Scarlets in Llanelli. Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – returning from national duty – will make their first appearances of the...

Plum: Hooker to go Frans Steyn route

Sharks coach John Plumtree says Ethan Hooker will return to the midfield once he’s further developed his game. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The 22-year-old made a big impact for the Springboks on the left wing during the Rugby Championship and will wear the No 14 jersey...