Stormers make captaincy call
Stormers coach John Dobson has opted to change captain and install a new front row for the Vodacom URC clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Stormers coach John Dobson has opted to change captain and install a new front row for the Vodacom URC clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Vodacom Bulls welcome back a key Springbok for Saturday’s URC match against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
The Sharks are excited by the attacking weapon they have in Jurenzo Julius.
Former England prop Joe Marler has questioned Eben Etzebeth’s reputation as an enforcer and claimed Bakkies Botha was not a world-class player.
The Sharks will likely have to make their push for a top-eight finish in the Vodacom URC without Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi.
The Sharks welcome back several Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
Paul de Villiers admits there are a few nerves, but mostly excitement, after earning his first call-up to a Springbok alignment camp under Rassie Erasmus.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the first in-person alignment camp of the year in Cape Town.
Corne Krige believes the Stormers have what it takes to find their best form again heading towards the business end of their Vodacom URC campaign.
The Springboks will begin their 2026 campaign with a match against the Barbarians.