Edwill: No pressure on me to score tries
Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe says facing the Wallabies on Saturday is the biggest challenge of his Test career so far.
O’Connor at 10 for Wallabies, 6-2 bench
James O’Connor starts at flyhalf for the Wallabies against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
WP at risk of dreaded Currie Cup wooden spoon
Western Province head to Bloemfontein still searching for their first Currie Cup win of 2025, desperate to avoid another weekend rooted to the bottom of the table.
Stormers newbie Ackermann champing at the bit
New Stormers recruit Ruan Ackermann is relishing the chance to form part of a loose-trio with Springbok Evan Roos for the upcoming URC season.
Ox: Wallabies didn’t like to scrum last year
Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche expects a much-improved Australian scrum at Ellis Park on Saturday.
‘Confident’ Fassi’s kicking boot well-polished
Fullback Aphelele Fassi has been handed a potential game-changing responsibility for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Sharks settle Batho contract question
The Sharks have cleared up speculation about Junior Boks flank Batho Hlekani’s immediate future.
Bruising Batho gets a run for Sharks
Junior Bok powerhouse Bathobele Hlekani will make his first start of the Currie Cup campaign when the Sharks XV face Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.
Jesse backs ‘devastating’ Andre to deliver
Jesse Kriel is excited for Andre Esterhuizen to “show what he can do” against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Bok defence guru reveals key to stopping Wallabies
Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery has pinpointed a crucial battleground ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia at Ellis Park.
