Am looks to Japan to revive Bok hopes
Lukhanyo Am believes his return to Japan’s Rugby League One is the reset he needs to force his way back into Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok plans ahead of the World Cup.
Kempson: Porthen’s dual threat must be nurtured
Former Springbok prop Robbi Kempson believes Zachary Porthen’s rare ability to pack down on both sides of the scrum could make him one of SA rugby’s most valuable long-term assets.
Sir Matt: No excuse for Eben’s act
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has called the Eben Etzebeth eye-gouging incident in Cardiff “the pinnacle of the dog act table”.
Keo & Zels: Siya to save shattered Sharks
Ecstatic about the electric Stormers, Keo and Zels are still backing the Sharks and Bulls for a statement performance in the Investec Champions Cup.
Plum: I’m not going anywhere
Amid the uncertainty in Durban, former head coach John Plumtree insists he’s still part of the Sharks setup.
Watch: De Villiers shines for Stormers … again
There’s no stopping Stormers ball scavenger Paul de Villiers, as he put in another statement performance against Bayonne in the Investec Champions Cup.
La Rochelle brace for red-hot Stormers in PE
La Rochelle know exactly what’s waiting for them in South Africa on Saturday, and they’re under no illusions about the scale of the challenge.
Injuries take shine off Blitzboks’ feat
The Blitzboks’ Cape Town Sevens triumph has come at a cost.
Leinster’s Bok worry
Irish giants Leinster are counting the cost of their Investec Champions Cup win over Harlequins on Saturday, with several high-profile players injured.
Ackers blasts Bulls’ discipline
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann didn’t sugarcoat his frustration after his side’s 46-33 Investec Champions Cup defeat to Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus on Saturday.
