Lions No 9’s Bok dream takes shape

Nico Steyn’s former coach says he’s always had the ingredients to make it to rugby’s highest level. Former Glenwood High School coach Derek Heiberg admitted that Steyn was not widely regarded as a future Springbok during his school days. But he’s cited the Lions...

Bordeaux duo won’t face All Blacks

Bordeaux Bègles’ biggest stars are set to miss France’s Nations Championship opener against the All Blacks despite the club failing to qualify for the Top 14 playoffs. The back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners suffered a 34-31 home loss to Clermont to finish...

Cheetahs romp past Romania A

Winger Prince Nkabinde scored a hat-trick in the Cheetahs’ dominant win against Romania A in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. The Free Staters triumphed 47-14 to maintain their winning start to the Toyota Challenge, despite making 14 changes to their starting lineup. The...

Griquas, Pumas win big in Bloem

Griquas and the Pumas both claimed convincing wins against overseas opposition at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday. Griquas, who beat Romania A in the opening round of the Toyota Challenge, made it two from two with a dominant 56-21 victory against Georgia’s Black...

Read pinpoints Bok advantage

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has identified what currently gives the Springboks the upper hand over their greatest rivals. The Springboks sit atop the world rankings after winning back-to-back World Cups under Rassie Erasmus, while the All Blacks enter a new...