Craig Lewis

Matera: Apologies for the atrocities I wrote

In since deleted tweets, sacked Argentina captain Pablo Matera allegedly spoke of ‘treading over blacks’ with his car and disparaged Bolivians and Paraguayans.

Highlights: Bulls clinch gutsy victory

Check out the highlights as the Vodacom Bulls fought back to clinch a last-gasp win over Western Province despite seeing a player red-carded in the second half.

Sharks cruise past Pumas

The Sharks kicked off their Currie Cup campaign with a comfortable 45-10 bonus-point win over the Pumas in Durban on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

‘Vermeulen has an added edge this week’

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has hailed the commitment of captain Duane Vermeulen, who he says is ‘fired up’ for Saturday’s clash against Western Province, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions bolstered by Kriel’s return

The Lions have been boosted by the return of Jaco Kriel for their Currie Cup clash against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Team announcements: England and Wales

Check out the team lists for the headline Autumn Nations Cup clash between England and Wales this Saturday.

Sharks centres Jeremy Ward and Lukhanyo Am

Am’s injury being carefully managed

The Sharks are hoping captain Lukhanyo Am will be available for the crucial Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Bulls on 12 December, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Jake: No truth to Frans Steyn rumours

Coach Jake White has cleared the air over players such as Frans Steyn and Marcell Coetzee who have been linked to the Vodacom Bulls. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

‘Van der Mescht can excel at flank’

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says they still view JJ van der Mescht primarily as a lock, but believe there could be long-term benefits to the ‘experiment’ of playing him at blindside flank, writes CRAIG LEWIS.