Steenekamp feeling ‘strong’

Vodacom Bulls and Springbok loosehead prop Gerhard Steenekamp says he is ready to return to the rugby field. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The 28-year-old underwent surgery after the Boks’ 2024 end-of-year tour to clean up cartilage in his knee, but complications with...

Coetzee hails Ackers’ open-door policy

Marcell Coetzee says Johan Ackermann’s approachable style has already made a big impression at the Vodacom Bulls. The former Lions and Gloucester mentor took charge after Jake White’s departure, and Coetzee believes his honesty and accessibility are giving players the...

SA bruiser to captain Sale Sharks

A South African forward will lead the Sale Sharks this season. Ernst van Rhyn – who penned a new three-year deal with the club earlier this month – has been entrusted with the armband as Sale prepare to launch their Premiership campaign against Gloucester on Thursday....