Ackers relishing return to Lions’ den

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann will experience a familiar setting from a very different vantage point in Saturday’s Jukskei derby at Ellis Park. The Vodacom URC clash carries added edge for Ackermann’s Bulls, who are looking to avenge a 43-33 defeat to the Lions...

Rito: Stormers seek quick redemption

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani believes the Stormers can put right last weekend’s loss when they take on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The Stormers’ eight-match winning start to the Vodacom URC ended with a disappointing 30-19 defeat to the Durbanites at a sold-out...

Centre first, flank later for Andre the Giant

Springbok hybrid Andre Esterhuizen says he doesn’t expect to ever start a match for the Sharks at flank. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Esterhuizen’s evolving role for the Springboks saw him successfully move from midfield to the side of the scrum during big Test matches...

Coetzee: Bulls out to rectify Lions loss

Marcell Coetzee says back-to-back tour wins have boosted Vodacom Bulls belief as they seek revenge at Ellis Park for their loss to the Lions at Loftus. The Bulls arrive in Joburg having defeated Pau in the Investec Champions Cup, to end a seven-match losing streak,...

Rassie: Tony wants to coach All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus has moved to clarify the future of Springbok attack coach Tony Brown while also expressing sympathy for Scott Robertson. The Bok coach confirmed that Brown, a former All Blacks flyhalf, remains fully committed to South Africa until the end of his...