Dobbo: Losing JD is massive

Stormers coach John Dobson says the team’s once enviable depth at lock has quickly become an Achilles heel due to a spate of untimely injuries and looming departures.

Dobbo: Muller debut the right call

John Dobson says handing teenage star Markus Muller his Stormers debut in a high-stakes clash against the Glasgow Warriors is a calculated risk worth taking.

Dobbo: Damian on the wing worked

Stormers coach John Dobson has explained Damian Willemse’s return to fullback for Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Glasgow Warriors, despite his impact on the wing.

Gaza back at 15, Markus on Stormers bench

The Stormers have made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash against the Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town.

Lions back Batho after injury setback

The Lions have made four changes to their match 23 for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Connacht at Ellis Park.

Ospreys deny cheating amid ‘miracle’ prop recoveries

The Ospreys have strongly rejected accusations that they “cheated” in their win against the Sharks by forcing the match to go to uncontested scrums.

JP: It’s beautiful to see confident Siyaya

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has thrown his support behind the stream of young talent who have stepped forward amid a deepening injury crisis.

JP: No time to reshuffle as Sharks fight on

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says a short turnaround is behind minimal changes for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with Edinburgh.

Cape Town to host U20 International Series

The Junior Springboks will compete in a new U20 International Series in May as part of their final preparation for the defence of their Junior World Championship title.

Ethan to go under the knife

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed that Springbok star Ethan Hooker will have surgery on his dislocated shoulder.