Bolton wary of improving Lions on return to SA
South African-born Connacht centre Shayne Bolton is hoping to be given a chance to weave his magic when the Irish side takes on the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Connacht entrust ‘old fellas’ with SA sojourn
Ireland internationals Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki have been included in a 28-man Connacht squad to face the Lions and Sharks in South Africa.
Dobson: Nel citing ‘mind-blowing’
Stormers coach John Dobson says he was gobsmacked when he found out that Ruhan Nel had been cited for his tackle on Connacht flyhalf Conor Fitzgerald last week.
Highlights: Lions, Stormers make Irish sweat
Despite putting in spirited displays, yellow cards and a failure to capitalise on attacking opportunities cost the Lions and Stormers in #VodacomURC defeats by Leinster and Connacht, respectively.
Double yellow blows Stormers’ lead in gusty Galway
Connacht rode the wind and the referee to edge the Stormers in Galway on Saturday.
RECAP: Connacht vs Stormers
Follow the live action as the Stormers look to continue their good @Vodacom URC form against Connacht in Galway.
Dobson: Willemse perfect for Galway gale
Stormers head coach John Dobson says Damian Willemse will suit the wet and windy conditions they are expecting to play in when they face Connacht in Ireland on Saturday.
Connacht boss rains on Stormers’ parade
Coach Andy Friend dismisses the in-form Stormers’ chances of upsetting Connacht in inclement weather at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday.
White: Combrinck to kick on at No 15
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White believes recently acquired Ruan Combrinck is best suited to playing fullback and is eager to see how he “fits in” against Connacht.
Combrinck at 15 for Bulls as Connacht clash looms
Ruan Combrinck will start at fullback when the Vodacom Bulls face Connacht in round two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.
