Back home teams in SA derbies

The MONEY MAN, in his Independent Media Friday column, is backing the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls to benefit from home-ground advantage and emerge victorious in this weekend’s crucial derby games.

Watch: Stormers press conference

Coach Robbie Fleck and captain Steven Kitshoff address the media ahead of the Stormers’ all-important Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.

Stormers reshuffle backline

Coach Robbie Fleck has made four changes to the Stormers’ starting lineup for Saturday’s all-important match against the Sharks at Newlands.

Du Preez explains selection of son

Sharks coach Robert du Preez has explained his decision to select son Rob du Preez at flyhalf ahead of Curwin Bosch against the Jaguares last week.

Mitchell extends England stay

John Mitchell has been handed a two-year extension to his contract as England’s defence coach.

SA Rugby must mine for raw talent

South African rugby is on the cusp of tapping into one of the richest supplies of unearthed talent, writes PETROS AUGOUSTI.

Highlights: Junior Boks vs NZ U20

Highlights of the Junior Springboks’ 25-17 victory against New Zealand U20 in Rosario on Wednesday.

Watch: Van der Mescht try

Junior Springboks lock JJ van der Mescht intercepted a knock-down from a lineout and ran 50m for this try against New Zealand U20 on Wednesday.

Roux lauds Junior Boks defence

Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux has hailed the physical performance of his charges in the wake of their big win against New Zealand at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Marx to leave SA shores?

Springbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx has been linked with a move to join the Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan after the World Cup later this year.