Bok dark horse champing at the bit

A lack of time on the paddock for the Springbok back three in 2022 opens the gates for Dillyn Leyds to bolt, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.

Watch: High fives from relentless Ruhan

The Blitzboks are back on the sevens circuit this weekend in France and hopefully hand off opponents like Ruhan Nel.

Watch: Nkosi, the raging bull

Big things are expected from Springbok flyer Sbu Nkosi at the Vodacom Bulls next season, like this barnstorming touchdown against Argentina.

Eddie ‘maybe’ got a call from France

England coach Eddie Jones has dropped a heavy hint he had been approached by Racing 92 as speculation grows that he could join the French club following next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Watch: Bulls ready to roll over Ospreys

Skipper Marcell Coetzee is amped for Friday’s clash in Wales as the Vodacom Bulls aim to secure a possible home Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final.

Rassie’s role holds no water with big bosses

Rugby chiefs have approved a trial to limit opportunities for non-playing personnel to access the pitch after Rassie Erasmus operated as a water-carrier to pass on advice.

Eddie: Arundell attacks like an Aussie

Eddie Jones says Henry Arundell reminds him of Wallabies great Matt Giteau as the England coach called up the teen sensation for the first time.

Rassie side-steps World Rugby

Rassie Erasmus is considering changing his job title to work around World Rugby’s new rules barring him from being the Springboks’ water-carrier.

Lucky charm for Sharks in Belfast

Lukhanyo Am is set to face Ulster on Friday as a 27-man Sharks squad arrives for a pivotal Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Belfast.

Watch: Bok coaches bullish about ‘Blou Masjien’

Jacques Nienaber, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick sit down around a fire to debate the Vodacom Bulls’ squad depth and title-winning prospects.