Hanekom gets Bok nod
Rassie Erasmus has made a surprise call to replace the injured Damian Willemse with Vodacom Bulls bruiser Cameron Hanekom for the Springboks’ year-end tour.
Plum: Boks make all the difference
John Plumtree underlined the value of Bok players to a full-strength Sharks side that clinched back-to-back wins over Vodacom URC title-winning teams.
Hendrikse perfect as Sharks munch Munster
Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse converted seven of seven kicks as the Sharks raced to victory against Munster at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Glasgow stun Stormers in Stellies
Glasgow Warriors scored three second-half tries to claim a bonus-point victory over an injury-hit DHL Stormers side in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
Jake: ‘Ugly’ victories win competitions
Jake White was thrilled with the comeback win by the Vodacom Bulls in Treviso, and believes they will take confidence from their performance for the rest of the season.
Brave Bulls pip Benetton
David Kriel converted a late Akker van der Merwe try as the Vodacom Bulls clawed back from a first-half deficit to overcome Benetton in Treviso on Friday. #URC
Dobson backs ‘world-class’ Manie all the way
John Dobson has expressed his excitement at unleashing a Springbok playmaking trio for the DHL Stormers for the first time this season against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
Stormers get Bok boost, 50 up for Venter
Andre-Hugo Venter will make his 50th DHL Stormers appearance as Frans Malherbe and Manie Libbok return to face the Glasgow Warriors in Stellenbosch on Saturday. #URC
SA Rugby set new equity deal D-day
The Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) will meet with seven dissenting provincial unions just days before a new vote date set for early December in a final chance to determine the fate of the equity deal.
Plum: Siya’s fine and ready to run
Sharks chief John Plumtree has allayed any concerns around Siya Kolisi’s personal life and is excited to see how the veteran performs at No 8 in a new-look back row this week.
