Plum: I’m not going anywhere

Amid the uncertainty in Durban, former head coach John Plumtree insists he’s still part of the Sharks setup. Speaking to News24 after the Sharks’ defeat to Toulouse, Plumtree confirmed that he plans to continue contributing behind the scenes. “It’s just a case of me...

La Rochelle brace for red-hot Stormers in PE

La Rochelle know exactly what’s waiting for them in South Africa on Saturday, and they’re under no illusions about the scale of the challenge. Assistant coach Donnacha Ryan says the French giants are bracing for a “serious test” in the second round of the Investec...

Injuries take shine off Blitzboks’ feat

The Blitzboks’ Cape Town Sevens triumph has come at a cost. Coach Philip Snyman is sweating over the fitness of key playmakers Selwyn Davids (groin), Ronald Brown (shoulder) and Tristan Leyds (concussion) ahead of the Singapore Sevens at the end of January. Snyman...

Care: Don’t pick Saffa for England

Former scrumhalf Danny Care has questioned whether England coach Steve Borthwick should select South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg. The 28-year-old has been ripping it up for the Bristol Bears and will qualify for England in 2026 via World Rugby’s...