Loubscher weaned the Lions off ‘cappuccino’

Skipper Burger Odendaal has hailed the influence of assistant coaches Jaque Fourie and Ricardo Loubscher in helping to rectify the Lions’ defence and attack.

WP Nel returns to SA for Lions clash

Ex-Cheetahs prop WP Nel is back to boost Edinburgh’s front-row stocks for Saturday’s clash against the Lions at Ellis Park.

State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and Stormers ensured another successful weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

White: Duane knows too much about Bulls

Jake White says Duane Vermeulen’s inside knowledge of the Vodacom Bulls will factor into his team’s preparation for Saturday’s clash against Ulster.

Watch: Rhyno Smith or Jonty Rhodes?

With a diving catch that would make any Proteas outfielder proud, Rhyno Smith scored yet another brilliant try for Benetton in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Munster.

England chief doesn’t want Rassie

Rassie Erasmus won’t replace Eddie Jones as the next head coach of England as RFU chief Bill Sweeney is reportedly determined to appoint an Englishman.

Rassie: Don’t tell me Eddie Jones is a bad coach

Rassie Erasmus has no doubt that England will be back to their best under coach Eddie Jones at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Kolisi, Everitt lambast wasteful Sharks

Captain Siya Kolisi says that if the Sharks don’t start converting their scoring opportunities, they’re “going to battle” to win again in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Edinburgh issue warning to Lions

Edinburgh are determined to make this an unbeaten tour of South Africa by following up Saturday’s win against the Sharks with a victory against the Lions.

Rassie: SA teams contract too many ‘weak’ players

Rassie Erasmus has urged South African rugby unions to stop contracting “weak” players who don’t have a future in the pro ranks.