Lions stalwart to swap Joburg for Durban?

After eight seasons in the Lions jersey, one of Ellis Park’s most loyal servants has reportedly decided it’s time for a fresh start. According to Rapport, Gianni Lombard will swap Joburg for Durban later this year, with the 28-year-old set to join the Sharks in a move...

Rassie right to flag Bok concern

Rassie Erasmus’ comments on the Springboks’ lock depth are not accidental, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Erasmus has deliberately gone public about their second-row stocks because it is the one position where reinforcement is required...

JP: ‘Brutal’ Sharks showed killer instinct

Sharks coach JP Pietersen was pleased with his side’s conversion rate inside the Stormers’ 22 at Kings Park on Saturday. The KwaZulu-Natalians ran in five tries in a 36-24 Vodacom URC win that lifted them from 11th to eighth on the log and consigned the Stormers to a...

Dobbo, Sacha rue ill-discipline

Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu blamed ill-discipline and set-piece errors for a second straight loss to the Sharks. The KwaZulu-Natalians won 36-24 at Kings Park on Saturday – the first time they’ve done the double in one season over...

Ackers: Bulls got balance right

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says his team’s first-half performance laid the platform for their 52-17 win at Ellis Park. The Bulls scored four tries in the opening stanza to build a commanding 26-3 lead and never looked in danger of being caught by the Lions....