Townsend bullish on Scotland’s Six Nations prospects
Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season.
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Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season.
Captain Dewi Lake says Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as “fuel” to ignite their Six Nations campaign.
The Lions welcome local rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, but it is the visitors who feel most at home at Ellis Park.
While the Stormers have enjoyed Vodacom URC success in Durban, the Sharks won the last encounter between the coastal rivals at Kings Park.
The Sharks’ magnificent victory over the previously unbeaten Stormers in the Vodacom URC has set up a mouth-watering second instalment this Saturday.
The Vodacom Bulls have re-signed one of their former young stars who will add crucial cover to the loose forward and lock positions.
The Sharks have further bolstered their front-row resources with the signing of a Cheetahs prop amid a growing long-term injury list.
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says the clamour for a unified global season cannot be ignored.
Former SA U18 and current Ireland U20 loose forward Josh Neill could still play for the Springboks.
Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls never doubted they could overturn a 12-point half-time deficit to beat Edinburgh at Hive Stadium.