Weekend teams
The match-day squads for this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches involving South African sides.
Simon Borchardt
Eben costs Sharks R2-million a match
Bok lock Eben Etzebeth has proven to be a costly signing for the Sharks.
Japanese club makes giant offer for Siya
Sharks loose forward Siya Kolisi could be the next Springbok to head to Japan.
‘Hurting’ Sharks face Toulouse test
Nick Hatton says the Sharks are ready for the challenge of facing Toulouse in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at the Stade Ernest-Wallon.
Mchunu set for Stormers debut
Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu will make his Stormers debut in their Investec Champions Cup opener against Bayonne at the Stade Jean Dauger on Friday.
Bayonne back Bok for Stormers clash
A World Cup-winning Springbok will start for Bayonne in Friday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Stormers at the Stade Jean Dauger.
Sokoyi to debut for Blitzboks
Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the Cape Town Sevens.
Ex-Shark to replace Plum?
A familiar Sharks face could take over from John Plumtree as head coach.
Watch: When Bulls, Bordeaux put on a show
With the Vodacom Bulls hosting champions Bordeaux Begles on Saturday, here’s a reminder of what happened when the teams last met at Loftus in January 2024.
‘Eben should have just punched him’
Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers believe Bok lock Eben Etzebeth would have been better off punching Wales flank Alex Mann during their late scuffle in Cardiff.
