Du Preez homecoming adds bite to Sharks’ revenge tour
Robert du Preez’s homecoming is one of several combustible backstories to Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at DHL Stadium which promises fireworks when the Stormers host the Sale Sharks.
Stormers wary of Du Preez factor
Norman Laker and Marcel Theunissen have acknowledged the threat of Springbok powerhouses Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez when the Stormers and Sale Sharks clash on Saturday.
Eben responds to SA teams’ Euro cup critics
Eben Etzebeth isn’t bothered by any complaints over South African involvement in the Investec Champions Cup, saying “people need to adapt to new things”.
Bulls want to make ‘big statement’ in France
Jan-Hendrik Wessels says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to make their mark on the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup with victory in Castres on Saturday.
Sharks prepare to neutralise ‘protected’ Dupont
Bok prop Ox Nche says the Sharks won’t be caught off-guard by the new law amendment that gives scrumhalves more protection around scrums, rucks and mauls.
Roos back to battle Sharks
Evan Roos is among a trio of star players returning for the Stormers in the buildup to Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium.
Sacha: Boks make my job easier
DHL Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu believes that joining a world champion Springbok set-up has made his meteoric rise in the green and gold possible.
State of Euro cups: Make or break for Bulls, Stormers
The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers must rally to victory on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Investec Champions Cup playoffs this season.
Dupont heading back to Shark Tank
Antoine Dupont is set to play in the southern hemisphere for the first time in eight years when Toulouse take on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
New laws to be trialled in Euro cups
Four World Rugby law amendments will be trialled in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup from round 3 of the pool stage.
