Toulon turn to Ribbans for Dublin duel
South African lock David Ribbans has been named in a formidable Toulon lineup to face Leinster in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium.
Thomas the Tank to power Van Graan’s Bath
Springbok powerhouse Thomas du Toit will start for Bath at Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.
Leinster lose star, Keenan slots back in
Fullback Hugo Keenan returns as Leinster gear up to tackle Toulon without a seasoned campaigner in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.
Superbru: Leinster, Bordeaux to lock up in final
Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles and Irish giants Leinster will clash in the Investec Champions Cup final, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
Bath ready to rumble in Bordeaux ‘backyard’
Johann van Graan and Beno Obano are confident Bath can get the job done in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at defending champions Bordeaux Bègles.
Bulls CEO: No hiding behind ‘rebuild’ excuse
Chief executive Edgar Rathbone insists the Vodacom Bulls will not use a “rebuilding phase” as a crutch next season despite the departures of several key players.
Van Graan compares Russell to Bok champs
Finn Russell has been likened to two Springbok greats as the flyhalf steels himself to lead Bath’s attack against Investec Champions Cup title-holders Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday.
Leinster excited for ‘another crack’
Tommy O’Brien and James Ryan say Leinster are hungry to erase recent Investec Champions Cup heartbreak when they face Toulon in Saturday’s semi-final in Dublin.
Stormers zero in on Los Pumas bruiser
Director of rugby John Dobson is reportedly close to completing a deal for a seasoned Argentina international to help beef up the Stormers’ engine room next season.
Russell targets Bordeaux dangermen
Bath playmaker Finn Russell says stopping Bordeaux Bègles in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final will require far more than shutting down one or two stars.
