Toulouse heavyweights back for Sharks
Toulouse have received a timely boost ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Sharks, with several key players returning to training.
Bayonne boosted for Stormers showdown
Bayonne will welcome back Les Bleus flanker Alexandre Fischer for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Stormers.
JD: URC momentum counts for nothing
The Stormers say their perfect Vodacom URC record is of no value as they gear up to take on Europe’s very best in the Investec Champions Cup.
Nienaber clarifies ‘I miss the Boks’ comment
Jacques Nienaber has moved swiftly to douse fresh speculation about a possible Springbok return.
‘SA teams will be hard to stop in Champions Cup’
Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes a South African team like the Stormers could go deep in this season’s Investec Champions Cup.
Stormers wary of familiar face in France
The Stormers are bracing for a familiar threat when they kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Bayonne on Friday.
Stormers make big call on Bok star
The Stormers will take on French side Bayonne in their Investec Champions Cup opener on Friday night without a key Springbok.
Stormers target Champions Cup semis
Deon Fourie says the Stormers are embracing the challenge of another European adventure.
Bulls, Sharks face European royalty in openers
The Investec Champions Cup returns with a blockbuster opening weekend for the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks.
SA franchises must master Europe
The Investec Champions Cup features many dreamers, but it rewards only the greatest of survivors, writes MARK KEOHANE.
