Pieterse: Lions must cut out errors

Lions forwards coach Barend Pieterse says discipline and defence will be decisive against Zebre Parma on Sunday in round two of the Vodacom URC.

Phepsi: Sharks desperate to restore pride

Phepsi Buthelezi says the Sharks will fight to set things right against the Dragons in Newport on Friday night after letting themselves and the fans down in Glasgow.

Saffas Abroad: Ward, Green get on scoresheet

Jeremy Ward and Tyrone Green crossed the whitewash as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14 and English Premiership this past weekend.

Siya: Boks’ job not done yet

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will go “as hard as we can” in next Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Twickenham.

Ackers: Bulls far from perfect

Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls’ 53-40 victory over the Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld highlighted “small things” that need to be fixed.

Nine-try Bulls overpower Ospreys

Johan Ackermann’s Vodacom Bulls ran in six second-half tries to storm past the Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Kirwan: Rassie’s a South African god

Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has paid a striking tribute to Rassie Erasmus.

Dobela given the keys for Lions’ URC opener

Lubabalo Dobela will steer the Lions from flyhalf in their Vodacom URC opener against Cardiff on Saturday.

Lions mix Boks and youth for URC trip

Three Springboks have been named in the Lions squad, with another on standby, for a demanding three-match Vodacom URC tour of Europe.

Injury-hit Sharks brace for Glasgow challenge

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks are well prepared for their three-week European tour, despite missing key players.