Dobbo: Hybrid Brannas gives Stormers options

Dobbo: Hybrid Brannas gives Stormers options

Stormers coach John Dobson says the selection of Deon Fourie as a flank who can also cover hooker gives the team game-changing options to deploy against Ulster. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson has opted for a 6-2 split on the bench for Friday night’s match against...
JP plans for future with bold Siyaya pick

JP plans for future with bold Siyaya pick

JP Pietersen says Zekhethelo Siyaya’s selection at flyhalf is with an eye firmly on the future. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The fleet-footed 18-year-old burst on the scene at fullback on tour against the Ospreys last month, and backed-up his eye-catching performance with...
Stormers switch Gaza again

Stormers switch Gaza again

The Stormers have made several changes to their starting lineup to face Ulster in Belfast on Friday night. Captain Ruhan Nel misses out through a calf injury, with Willemse moving from fullback to inside centre and Dan du Plessis to 13. Warrick Gelant regains the No...
Siyaya at 10 for Sharks

Siyaya at 10 for Sharks

JP Pietersen has named teenage sensation Zekhethelo Siyaya at flyhalf for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Benetton in Durban on Saturday. The 18-year-old will play in only his third match for the senior side, having started both his previous matches at fullback....
Junior Boks change one for title showdown

Junior Boks change one for title showdown

Kevin Foote has backed continuity ahead of Saturday’s U20 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks coach has made just one change to the match 23 that powered past Australia last weekend, with loose forward Risima Khosa returning to...