Dobson: Du Plessis injury hurt us
John Dobson said the plan to stop the Cheetahs in Bloem on Saturday was shredded when DHL WP lost playmaker Jean-Luc du Plessis to an injury in the first half.
Cheetahs claw WP in Bloem
Hooker Vernon Paulo scored a brace of tries at the death to help the defending Currie Cup champion Cheetahs overpower DHL Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Dobson: Venter keen to flank for WP
John Dobson says that Andre-Hugo Venter has returned from the Springbok camp eager to embrace the chance to play in the back row in Western Province’s clash with the Cheetahs.
WP switch up for Cheetahs hunt
Andre-Hugo Venter returns in one of five changes to the DHL Western Province lineup to tackle the defending Currie Cup champion Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Stormers to host French giants
The DHL Stormers will tackle Toulon at home, before going on the road to face Racing 92, as the 2024-25 Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed on Friday.
WP itching to race Cheetahs in Bloem
WP defence coach Norman Laker and centre Wandisile Simelane are looking forward to the challenge of taking on the defending Currie Cup champion Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
WP left with ‘more questions than answers’
While praising the fight at the end, John Dobson lamented a poor first-half performance from DHL Western Province in Sunday’s narrow loss to the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town.
Bulls wear down brave WP
The Vodacom Bulls opened their 2024 Currie Cup campaign with three tries in a narrow win against DHL Western Province at a wet Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
Watch: SA songstress nails Bok Test anthem
Mzansi entertainer Keabetswe ‘KB’ Motsilanyane led her compatriots in a stirring rendition of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika before the Loftus clash between the Boks and Ireland.
Dobson: WP to strengthen club roots
John Dobson says the Currie Cup will allow DHL Western Province to develop a pathway for club rugby players after naming three semi-pros to face the Vodacom Bulls.
