Dobson: WP to strengthen club roots
John Dobson says the Currie Cup will allow DHL Western Province to develop a pathway for club rugby players after naming three semi-pros to face the Vodacom Bulls.
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Engelbrecht leads WP in Currie Cup opener
Six players will make their debuts for the Willie Engelbrecht-captained DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Sunday.
Lions blend old and new for Durban duel
Tapiwa Mafura is set to debut for a Lions outfit skippered by veteran hooker Jaco Visagie against the Sharks in the Currie Cup at Kings Park on Friday.
Former Bok to steer fresh-faced Sharks
JP Pietersen has been named Sharks head coach for the Currie Cup, with No 8 Nic Hatton set to lead a young lineup in their opener against the Lions in Durban on Friday.
Du Plessis is raring to go for WP
Playmaker Jean-Luc du Plessis can’t wait to get going again as DHL Western Province kick off their Currie Cup campaign at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
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WP part of Stormers ‘bigger picture’
Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign will provide the DHL Stormers brains trust with a “creative” outlet to trial youngsters and tactics.
Captain Nemo to lead Bulls charge
Veteran loose forward Nizaam Carr will skipper the Vodacom Bulls under new head coach Phiwe Nomlomo during the Currie Cup campaign.
Derbies spark new-look Currie Cup
The Cheetahs will begin the defence of their title with a Free State derby in the new-look Currie Cup, while DHL Western Province close the opening round with a north-south clash against the Vodacom Bulls.
