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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 13: Manie Libbok of the Stormers celerbate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship semi final match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at DHL Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok ‘Avengers’ to rescue Stormers

Stormers captain Neethling Fouche says the return of three superpowered Springboks has lifted the spirit in the camp as they look to get back on track against Zebre in Stellenbosch.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wandisile Simelane of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on September 17, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Simelane’s Sharks move dead in the water

Wandisile Simelane’s move from the Vodacom Bulls to the Sharks has reportedly fallen through after the two unions failed to agree to terms.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Bok trio back for Stormers

Damian Willemse is among three World Cup-winners named in the DHL Stormers’ starting line-up for the encounter with Zebre Parma in Stellenbosch on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

First Bulls run for all-Bok back three

Kurt-Lee Arendse has returned to form an all-Springbok set of outside backs for the Vodacom Bulls in the derby against the Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday.

Stormers suffer fresh backline blow

The DHL Stormers are set to go into one of the busiest periods of the season without the services of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after the utility back suffered an injury.

(14205134l) Scarlets vs Emirates Lions. Emirates Lions' Sanele Nohamba lines up a conversion BKT United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Wales - 11 Nov 2023

Nohamba added to Lions catch

Sanele Nohamba was a late inclusion into the Lions’ spree of re-signings that have committed their futures to the union until 2025. @Vodacom #URC

BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa 25/11/2023 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Dragons Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks celebrates after scoring Mandatory Credit

In-form Fassi set for showdown with veteran Le Roux

The crunch SA Shield derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday will showcase an electrifying showdown between Hollywoodbets Sharks Aphelele Fassi and Bulls playmaker Willie le Roux. @Vodacom #URC

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 04: Canon Moodie of the Vodacom Bulls and Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on June 04, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (

Sharks frenzy or Bulls run?

The Sharks are on the hunt for a first win at Loftus Versfeld since last February against a Bulls side charging to end a five-game slump against SA opponents. @Vodacom #URC

Simelane needs to step out of limbo

Wandisile Simelane is in the stage of his career where potential needs to be realised and talent needs to meet temperament, writes DYLAN JACK.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 26: Deon Fourie during the DHL Stormers captain's run and press conference at DHL Stadium on May 26, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers to gamble on game-shy Boks

John Dobson says the DHL Stormers will give their returning Springboks a run in Stellenbosch as they need to shake off their rust before the Champions Cup.