Italy star ruled out of Six Nations
Italy will be without a key backline player for the remainder of the Six Nations.
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Italy will be without a key backline player for the remainder of the Six Nations.
It has become clear why the Stormers opted not to make Dylan Maart’s loan move permanent.
Attack coach Dawie Snyman says the return of two key forwards could be pivotal as the Stormers prepare to face the Lions and Vodacom Bulls on the Highveld.
The Bulls and Stormers return to Vodacom URC action in a South African derby double-header on Saturday.
The Lions spoiled the Sharks’ party at Ellis Park on Saturday to throw themselves firmly into contention for the Vodacom URC SA Shield.
England have slipped further in the World Rugby rankings following their 42-21 defeat to Ireland at Twickenham.
A double World Cup-winning Springbok could spurn lucrative offers from abroad to return to South Africa.
The Vodacom Bulls have wasted no time in planning for life after Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his side’s character after they delivered a powerful response against the Sharks at Ellis Park.
Sharks coach JP Pietersen bemoaned a cycle of “one positive and then two negatives” from his side at Ellis Park on Saturday.