French club eyes Bok No 9

A French Top 14 club is reportedly targeting a Springbok scrumhalf. Faf de Klerk has emerged as a potential target for Perpignan, with reports in France suggesting the Catalan outfit is exploring a move for the two-time World Cup winner. According to Rugby Scope,...

Sonny Bill names new All Blacks captain

Sonny Bill Williams says the All Blacks need a new captain to move the team forward – and has named his ideal replacement. The former All Blacks centre weighed in on the fallout from head coach Scott Robertson’s dismissal, urging NZ Rugby to look beyond the coaching...
De Villiers much more than a ball scavenger

De Villiers much more than a ball scavenger

Paul de Villiers has been lauded for his work as the Stormers’ breakdown specialist, but the man himself wants to broaden his all-round game impact. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 23-year-old has been one of the keys to the Stormers’ superb start to the season, but he...

Laker: Stormers to tighten midfield defence

Defence coach Norman Laker says the Stormers have addressed their “midfield collapses” ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks in Cape Town. The log-leading Stormers will be looking to extend their winning start to the tournament to nine matches,...