Leinster rookies to front Stormers

Springbok Herschel Jantjies will be licking his lips for a scrumhalf duel against rookie Cormac Foley in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

England prop still fears ‘The Beast’

Kyle Sinckler says childhood idol and Springbok great Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira was the toughest player he has faced in his career so far.

Pienaar to wing it again for Lions

Stean Pienaar returns to the right wing for the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton at Ellis Park.

Jake bullish about Moodie’s move to 15

Jake White says shifting Canan Moodie from wing to fullback against Glasgow Warriors affords the Vodacom Bulls boss more moves on the chessboard.

URC predictions: Stormers’ streak in jeopardy?

The Stormers have won seven on the trot at home and that streak will be on the line when they host log-leaders Leinster on Saturday night.

Sharks help Boks plan to beat Wallabies

A trip by Jacques Nienaber to Sale Sharks in England has unearthed a “nugget” for how the Springboks can beat the Wallabies.

Watch: Stormers ‘wrestle’ Irish star

The Stormers face Irish giants Leinster on Saturday in a tasty top-of-the-table tussle, yet it’s not the first the Capetonians have battled a Celtic warrior.

Sushi for Siya’s swansong?

Siya Kolisi has ruled out the possibility of ending his career in Europe, but the Springbok skipper is open to a stint in Japan.

Eddie cusses out England star

Coach Eddie Jones rang an England prospect, told him he was “fat and lazy” and then hung up.

Watch: Rieko Ioane takes one to the house

Rieko Ioane’s readiness to pounce on a loose pass is on display here as the Kiwi finisher burns France with an opportunistic breakaway, but check the wheels on Les Bleus flyer Teddy Thomas!