Dobbo: Stormers seduced by great start
Coach John Dobson says the Stormers forced passes when Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against an understrength La Rochelle became “too easy”.
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Coach John Dobson says the Stormers forced passes when Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against an understrength La Rochelle became “too easy”.
The Sharks launched the JP Pietersen era with a bonus-point Investec Champions Cup win over Saracens at a rain-soaked Kings Park on Saturday.
Flanker Paul de Villiers starred in the Stormers’ bonus-point Investec Champions Cup win against La Rochelle in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Stade Français powered to a commanding EPCR Challenge Cup victory over the Cheetahs in Amsterdam on Saturday.
Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive issues can’t be viewed in isolation.
Interim coach JP Pietersen says he is energised by the challenge of righting a listing Sharks ship as they prepare to host Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.
Flyhalf Kade Wolhuter will make his Vodacom Bulls debut in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Northampton Saints.
While the Stormers made a winning start, the rest of the South African teams are seeking their first victories in European competition this weekend.
Andre Esterhuizen will captain the Sharks in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Saracens at Kings Park.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has won the SA Players’ Player of the Year award.