Saffa bruiser grateful for Rassie’s invite
Marnus van der Merwe wants to make his second appearance at a Springbok alignment camp count as the “competitive” hooker continues to make a big impression at Scarlets.
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Marnus van der Merwe wants to make his second appearance at a Springbok alignment camp count as the “competitive” hooker continues to make a big impression at Scarlets.
Springbok powerhouse Pieter-Steph du Toit could be raring to go for the start of the world champions’ 2025 season following a spell on the sidelines due to shoulder surgery.
Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheslin Kolbe starred in a duel between Springbok flyers as South African talent was showcased in Japan’s League One at the weekend.
Based on Mitsubishi Dynaboars’ current form in Japan’s League One, Bok try-scoring ace Kurt-Lee Arendse is likely to be available for the Bulls’ Vodacom URC playoff run.
Julian Montoya believes the Vodacom Bulls have struck gold with the re-signing of Handre Pollard, describing the Springbok flyhalf as a massive loss for Leicester Tigers.
The same fate awaits the likes of Juarno Augustus as Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who will reportedly be denied from representing England by World Rugby’s qualification rules.
Jacques Vermeulen is reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers as the Exeter Chiefs loose forward weighs up his future.
A seasoned Springbok and former Vodacom Bulls playmaker will continue his career abroad after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with English giants Saracens.
The powerful Jasper Wiese and Samu Kerevi combine to set up their teammate for a try in a Japan League One clash between Urayasu D-Rocks and Toyota Verblitz.
Gloucester have secured the services of a powerful and versatile Sharks loose forward who brings plenty of energy and dynamism to the English Premiership outfit.