Bok-fueled Sharks overpower Bulls in Durban
A Sharks team featuring several returning Springboks proved too strong for the Vodacom Bulls in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday night.
RECAP: Sharks vs Vodacom Bulls
Follow the live action as the Sharks take on the Vodacom Bulls in a Vodacom URC clash at Kings Park.
Watch: Blitzboks score after bizarre passage of play
Selvyn Davids fought off the attention of four defenders trying to hold him up in the build-up to JC Pretorius’ try in the Blitzboks’ win over Japan on Friday.
Bulls hint at ‘small’ signing that can make a ‘big impact’
Amid links with a former member of the Springboks coaching staff, the Vodacom Bulls will be announcing a signing that could make a ‘big impact’ on Friday.
Montpellier paid Pollard R1.3m per match
Handre Pollard is one of the highest-paid players in the world and has been linked with a move to Leicester, but his long injury history makes it questionable whether he’s a wise investment.
White wary of Bok-loaded Sharks
Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are eager to be tested against a Sharks team set to be boosted by a number of Springboks, including Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi.
Bulls bid ‘Big Trev’ heartfelt farewell
The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed that Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane will be joining French club Racing 92 in the coming days.
Pollard turns down £1m for England move
Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard has reportedly rejected a big-money offer from a Japanese club in favour of Leicester Tigers, a move which is expected to be confirmed this week.
Stats show McGeechan was talking foreign
Following Ian McGeechan’s comments on the number of overseas-based players in the Springbok squad, here’s a breakdown of the number of foreign-born players in each of the world’s top 10-ranked Test teams.
Etzebeth takes silver in Autumn Nations vote
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth lost out to Ireland loose forward Caelan Doris in the vote for the player of the Autumn Nations series.
