Wessels out, Bulls bruisers back for Boks
Hooker Johan Grobbelaar and prop Wilco Louw have been called up to the Springbok squad for the November tour, following the injury withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
Old Bok to put his shoulder to Bulls wheel
Veteran loose forward Marcell Coetzee is focusing on being a “team man” as the Vodacom Bulls look to finish a three-week URC tour on a high against Benetton on Friday.
Fassi: It’s all part of Rassie’s plan
With Damian Willemse back from injury, Willie le Roux nearing his 100th cap, and Aphelele Fassi continuing to impress, the battle for the Springbok No 15 jersey is heating up.
Willemse gets Bok recall
Damian Willemse is among the four fit-again Springboks recalled to an experienced Outgoing Tour squad in November that features no new caps.
Nienaber rejects Bok return
Jacques Nienaber has firmly dismissed any suggestion of returning to the Springbok coaching setup, following his departure to Leinster after the 2023 World Cup.
Stormers get Bok boost
The DHL Stormers have received a vital shot of experience as they muscle up for an all-Scotland front row in their Vodacom URC clash with Glasgow Warriors in Stellenbosch.
‘Massive’ JD nudges up Stormers
The DHL Stormers are delighted with JD Schickerling’s impact since the towering lock returned to Cape Town from a stint in Japan.
State of the URC: Hungry Lions hunt Leinster
The unbeaten Lions are licking their lips for a top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash this week, while the DHL Stormers and Sharks look to continue their winning ways at home.
SA teams must ‘apply’ to keep URC spots
SA Rugby (SARU) has notified the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers that they must apply to continue participating in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship next season.
Dobson: Gaza an ‘absolute treasure’
John Dobson expressed relief and delight after the DHL Stormers rode a brilliant performance from Damian Willemse to beat Munster in Cape Town.
