Value added to Steyn’s role for Cheetahs
Frans Steyn’s value to the Cheetahs will only be heightened following the unfortunate injury to captain Ruan Pienaar, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Kriel looking to grab Bulls opportunity
Vodacom Bulls youngster David Kriel says he cannot wait to show his worth at fullback after the team lost veteran Gio Aplon to a long-term injury.
Brown back in Highlanders hot seat
The Highlanders have confirmed the appointment of Tony Brown as the team’s new head coach on a two-year deal.
Van der Merwe to get Stormers chance?
Edwill van der Merwe may be set to get a rare start after Seabelo Senatla was ruled out of the Stormers’ match against the Pumas in Mbombela on Friday.
Aplon set for surgery
It’s been confirmed that veteran Vodacom Bulls fullback Gio Aplon has suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Van Rhyn ‘privileged’ to learn from Pieter-Steph
Stormers flank Ernst van Rhyn says he feels ‘privileged’ to be learning his trade under Pieter-Steph du Toit but is looking to offer the Springbok star some competition.
SR Unlocked Team of the Week (Round 2)
DYLAN JACK identifies the standout South African players based on performances in the second round of Super Rugby Unlocked.
Injury update: Pienaar hopeful, Petersen ‘out for a while’
Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar is hopeful of returning to the field before the end of the year, while Stormers wing Sergeal Petersen could be sidelined for a while.
Dobson: Stormers’ win felt like loss
Stormers head coach John Dobson says the team’s leadership was unhappy with their performance in their opening victory over the Lions on Saturday.
Kolisi: Empty Newlands was ‘not the same’
Stormers captain Siya Kolisi said it was ‘really tough’ to play their Super Rugby Unlocked opener inside an empty Newlands stadium on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
