Sharks get Bok champ boost
Powerhouse centre Andre Esterhuizen has been included in the Sharks XV lineup to tackle the Vodacom Bulls in the semi-finals of the Currie Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Powerhouse centre Andre Esterhuizen has been included in the Sharks XV lineup to tackle the Vodacom Bulls in the semi-finals of the Currie Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
John Dobson has revealed Springbok playmaker Damian Willemse’s long-awaited return from injury will in all likelihood be as the starting flyhalf for the DHL Stormers.
Assistant coach Joey Mongalo and skipper Vincent Tshituka say the Sharks XV are braced for a “different animal” against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White has confirmed that Kurt-Lee Arendse will take up a sabbatical in Japan which will see the speedster miss most of next season.
Jake White has extolled the value of having a Vodacom Bulls squad loaded with All Blacks-conquering Springboks and bolstered by seasoned recruits for the 2024-25 URC.
Their careers have intertwined for years and share a tight bond off the field, so it’s not surprising Eben Etzebeth told Siya Kolisi he hoped the fellow Bok star returned to SA.
Victor Matfield believes Siya Kolisi rejoining the Sharks after a brief stint in France will better manage his workload while making the Springbok skipper more accessible.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is destined for Springbok greatness, and this clip showcases the talented playmaker’s skills in his first-ever Test against New Zealand.
London has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to host the first edition of rugby’s Nations Championship finals in 2026, after unions rejected a £800-million offer from Qatar.
The DHL Stormers will reportedly face the 2022 Currie Cup champions, the Pumas, in a practice match in Nelspruit next week.