Habana backs Edwill to break Bok record

Habana backs Edwill to break Bok record

Springbok legend Bryan Habana expects winger Edwill van der Merwe to make history against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday. The 29-year-old speedster has scored five tries in his first three Tests against Wales, Italy and Georgia, and will become the first Bok...

Edwill: No pressure on me to score tries

Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe says facing the Wallabies on Saturday is the biggest challenge of his Test career so far. The 28-year-old speedster, who has scored five tries in three Tests against Wales, Italy and Georgia, will start in place of Cheslin Kolbe at...
O’Connor at 10 for Wallabies, 6-2 bench

O’Connor at 10 for Wallabies, 6-2 bench

James O’Connor starts at flyhalf for the Wallabies against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. O’Connor is the only change to the starting XV that defeated the British & Irish Lions in Sydney a fortnight ago, replacing Tom Lynagh, who suffered a concussion...

Springbok great dies

Springbok utility back Dawie Snyman passed away on Thursday after an illness at the age of 76. Born in Bloemfontein on 5 July 1949 and educated at Grey College, Snyman’s rugby journey took him to Stellenbosch University, where he represented Maties and Western...
WP at risk of dreaded Currie Cup wooden spoon

WP at risk of dreaded Currie Cup wooden spoon

Western Province are staring down the barrel of a winless Currie Cup campaign as they head to Bloemfontein this weekend, rooted to the foot of the table with zero log points from their opening three matches. The Cape side has endured a torrid start, scoring just eight...