Dobbo eager to unleash ‘new Kitshoff’

Stormers coach John Dobson says 19-year-old Oliver Reid has the makings of something special as the Junior Springbok prepares for a potential Vodacom URC debut against Leinster on Friday night. With several experienced front rowers sidelined, Dobson has turned to Reid...

Mallett: Jan-Hendrik can be another Marx

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett is excited to see what Jan-Hendrik Wessels can do as a hooker replacement against Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday. The 24-year-old was utilised at both loosehead prop and hooker by former Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White last...

Jaden to jol at 10 for Sharks

Jaden Hendrikse starts at flyhalf for the Sharks’ opening Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night. The Springbok scrumhalf has been backed in the role by coach John Plumtree following injuries to his brother, Jordan, and...
Nel captains new-look Stormers

Nel captains new-look Stormers

John Dobson has named Ruhan Nel as Stormers captain for Friday’s Vodacom URC opener against defending champions Leinster in Cape Town. The experienced centre takes the armband in the absence of Salmaan Moerat and Deon Fourie, with Dobson confirming Nel was the...

Goal-driven Cash targets early success

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed what a successful three-match tour would look like for the Lions as they kick off their 2025-26 Vodacom URC campaign. The Joburg-based side plays Cardiff on Saturday before heading to Italy to face Zebre and Benetton. “We will...