Moaning Matt: Rassie’s a bully

Matt Williams has accused Rassie Erasmus of “bullying” him after the Springbok coach hit back at the former Scotland boss on social media. Williams has long been critical of the Boks’ tactics and Erasmus’ Bomb Squad in particular. Earlier this month, the Australian...

Nortje, RG to kickstart spluttering lineout

Ruan Nortje says the Springboks must sharpen their misfiring lineout against the Wallabies at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The Vodacom Bulls skyscraper admitted the set piece was below par in Johannesburg, and has stressed that South Africa’s tight five need to...

Sharks seek ‘complete performance’

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has challenged his young side to produce a full 80-minute effort against Western Province at Kings Park on Friday night. Both sides are winless after four rounds of the Currie Cup, having used it to develop youngsters, with the Sharks rooted...

Boland bolster front row for Pumas clash

Boland Cavaliers coach Hawies Fourie has made five changes for Friday’s Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit. Wayrin Losper and Dayan van der Westhuizen are back at loosehead and tighthead prop respectively, while HP van Schoor starts at hooker. Sidney...