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Libbok urges Stormers to embrace icy Paris

Manie Libbok says the DHL Stormers are not fazed by the subzero conditions they’re likely to experience in the Champions Cup clash against Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Siya Kolisi of South Africa embraces Owen Farrell of England following the during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Kolisi defends ‘misunderstood’ Farrell

Siya Kolisi has jumped to the defence of “misunderstood” Owen Farrell while admitting that he hopes the England flyhalf becomes his teammate at French club Racing 92.

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 13: Lood de Jager of Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights runs with the ball during the League One Playoff semi final match Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and Yokohama Canon Eagles at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground on May 13, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

Watch: Lood back with a bang!

Lood de Jager marked his return to action with a try after the Springbok lock recovered from the heart issue that prevented him from playing at the 2023 World Cup.

Ex-Bulls duo making moves?

Two former Vodacom Bulls stars are set to be made available for transfer when their contracts in the Top 14 expire at the end of the season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Hacjivah Dayimani of DHL Stormers during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on January 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dayimani hits elite Champions Cup class

Hacjivah Dayimani has continued to build a case for his Springbok inclusion, with his performance for the DHL Stormers against Sale Sharks putting him in an elite group in the Champions Cup.

Jake reveals Bulls’ new ‘home ground’

Jake White has confirmed that the Vodacom Bulls will return to Bristol’s Ashton Gate should they get through to the semi-finals of the Champions Cup.

South Africa's centre Andre Esterhuizen (L) is tackeld by New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mo'unga (C) during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Bok centre’s France move back on?

Reports linking Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen with a switch to France have resurfaced, with three-time European champions Toulon the interested party.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on January 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: A Zas-tastic Stormers gameday

Go behind the scenes with Leolin Zas and experience the DHL Stormers winger’s build-up to his two-try Champions Cup performance against Sale Sharks in Cape Town.

WILCO LOUW // Photo credit: Vodacom Bulls/Johan Rynners

Bok prop concern for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have been left to sweat over the status of star prop Wilco Louw as Jake White’s side prepares for the crucial Champions Cup match against in-form Bordeaux in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: Siya gets behind Dricus

The Springboks have sent messages of support to Dricus du Plessis as the South African fighter prepares to challenge the USA’s Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title.