Pollard: Champions Cup perfect prep for Boks
Handre Pollard is thrilled to be on duty in the Champions Cup playoffs, partly because the high stakes will prime the Springbok flyhalf for the pressures of the pending international season.
Ex-Shark: SA teams will ‘distort’ Champions Cup
Former Sharks fullback Clement Poitrenaud said he regrets the likely integration of South African teams into next season’s European Champions Cup.
De Allende ranks Irish above Cape faithful
The Stormers and WP fans cheered Damian de Allende for seven years, but the Springbok says he “never played at a club” with more passionate support at away games than Munster.
Watch: Unlocking defences
Featuring the likes of Lood de Jager, Brodie Retallick and RG Snyman, here’s a compilation of when rugby’s tall men get to stretch their legs.
Leinster boss warns SA of ‘war on two fronts’
Leo Cullen says South African teams have the luxury of “recharging their batteries” while the Europeans battle in two competitions simultaneously.
Saffas Abroad: De Allende powers Munster to Euro quarters
Damian de Allende produced a performance showcasing his world-class status as South Africans enjoyed varied success in the European Champions Cup round of 16 second legs over the weekend.
Watch: Australia hooker handed 11-week ban for this tackle!
Former Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu was suspended for 11 weeks after receiving his second red card of the season during a match between Stade Francais and Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.
Watch: World-class bloopers
Even some of the best players in world rugby aren’t immune to the occasional brain fade or unforced error.
Saffas Abroad: Mixed fortunes for Boks in Europe
Duane Vermeulen’s Ulster and Trevor Nyakane’s Racing 92 were victorious, while Faf de Klerk’s Sale Sharks and Damian de Allende’s Munster suffered defeat in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.
Watch: Fastest yellow cards in rugby
Following England lock Charlie Ewels receiving the quickest red card in Six Nations history, take a look at this compilation of players who were slightly more fortunate.
