Ackers: Bulls can’t be soft against Bordeaux
Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls will have to raise their game to beat Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus.
Sharks back Batho for Toulouse clash
Flanker Bathobele Hlekani will start for the Sharks against Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday.
JP takes over from Plum at Shark Tank
JP Pietersen will replace John Plumtree as Sharks head coach after Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Toulouse in France.
Dupont on Toulouse bench for Sharks battle
Antoine Dupont has been named among the substitutes for Toulouse’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sharks on Sunday.
Boks boost Bulls for Champions Cup clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named several returning Springboks in his match 23 for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus.
Weekend teams
The match-day squads for this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches involving South African sides.
Dobbo: We want to be competitive in Europe
Stormers coach John Dobson says it’s time for SA teams to stand up and be counted in the Investec Champions Cup.
Stormers must pass Bayonne test
The Stormers have the power to win in France but only if they conquer a Bayonne side boasting continuity, home strength and Top 14 pedigree, writes MARK KEOHANE.
‘Bulls going to come out hard’
Bordeaux Begles’ South African loose forward Tiaan Jacobs expects a fired-up Vodacom Bulls side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
LIVE: Bayonne vs Stormers
Follow the live action as Bayonne face the Stormers at Stade Jean-Dauger. #InvestecChampionsCup
