Toulouse heavyweights back for Sharks
Toulouse have received a timely boost ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Sharks, with several key players returning to training.
Bayonne boosted for Stormers showdown
Bayonne will welcome back Les Bleus flanker Alexandre Fischer for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Stormers.
Naas explains why Sacha is baas
Springbok legend Naas Botha has identified the key reason Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has surged to the front of the Boks’ flyhalf pecking order.
JD: URC momentum counts for nothing
The Stormers say their perfect Vodacom URC record is of no value as they gear up to take on Europe’s very best in the Investec Champions Cup.
Mallett: Andre the Giant now the complete player
Nick Mallett says Andre Esterhuizen has transformed into one of the Springboks’ most valuable players.
No more cards for weak scrums?
The Springboks’ win over Ireland – driven by a dominant scrum – has led to a review of yellow-card sanctions for infringements at the set-piece.
Springbok rugby: Bokke passion shines in memorabilia mania
South African rugby’s passion runs deep, and Springbok memorabilia captures its spirit in style.
D-Day for Eben
Eben Etzebeth is expected to front a World Rugby disciplinary panel on Tuesday as the Springbok centurion awaits the outcome of the controversial red card that ended his season in Cardiff.
Nienaber clarifies ‘I miss the Boks’ comment
Jacques Nienaber has moved swiftly to douse fresh speculation about a possible Springbok return.
‘SA teams will be hard to stop in Champions Cup’
Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes a South African team like the Stormers could go deep in this season’s Investec Champions Cup.
