Masotti backs Plum support plan

Sharks owner Marco Masotti has confirmed that the Durban-based franchise plans to bring in an experienced technical consultant with “fresh ideas”. After a poor start to the URC, the Sharks announced on Wednesday that John Plumtree will step down as Sharks head coach...

Bulls consider court action over Wessels ban

The Bulls are weighing up the possibility of challenging Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ eight-week suspension in an Irish court. The 24-year-old prop was banned for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s testicles during a URC clash in Galway. Wessels denied the...

Rassie’s Boks balance present and future

The Springboks have never looked stronger between World Cups, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Erasmus’ “win, grow and expand” philosophy has ensured South Africa’s back-to-back world champions are evolving without sacrificing results....

Matthee not trying to keep up with Sacha

Jurie Matthee is not losing sleep over comparisons with his teammate and Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The Stormers flyhalf is currently the URC’s top point-scorer with 52 and has shown massive growth in the first five matches of the new campaign after a...