Dewies starts in milestone match

Dewies starts in milestone match

Scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage will start in his 100th match for the Stormers as they host the Ospreys on Friday night. Coach John Dobson has made minimal changes to the match 23 that demolished defending champions Leinster 35-0 in round one. Duvenhage replaces Stef...

Jean: Bok evolution could create friction

Jean de Villiers says the Springboks’ changing of the guard could threaten the team culture if not managed carefully. Rassie Erasmus has been steadily rotating his squad since the 2023 World Cup triumph, introducing a new wave of youngsters while managing the twilight...
Sharks abandon Jaden experiment

Sharks abandon Jaden experiment

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made three changes to his backline for Friday night’s Vodacom URC meeting with the Dragons in Newport, while keeping the same pack that fronted up against Glasgow. Jean Smith takes over at flyhalf, with Jaden Hendrikse reverting to his...

Thomas the Tank loving Bok role

Thomas du Toit says he is relishing his responsibilities in the front row as the Springboks chase back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time. The 30-year-old tighthead prop has started the Boks’ last four Tests, getting 63 minutes against the Wallabies...

Mallett: Twickenham to test Sacha’s maturity

Nick Mallett hopes Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will be patient against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus has backed the side that thrashed the Pumas 67-30 in Durban, with loosehead prop Ox Nche returning to the starting XV after...