Rainbow Cup SA Team of the Week (Round 5)

SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of players who stuck their hands up during the fifth and penultimate round of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend.

Bok Watch: Du Preez twins shine as Boks sweat over Duane

The Du Preez twins shone for Sale while Makazole Mapimpi marked his return from Japan with a fantastic performance for the Sharks on a weekend that was marred by Duane Vermeulen’s injury.

B&I Lions count cost of Premiership match

The British & Irish Lions are sweating over the availability of Sam Simmonds and Dan Biggar after the duo sustained injuries in the Premiership over this past weekend.

Nienaber’s emphatic answer: Kolisi will keep Bok captaincy

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said ‘nothing has changed’ when asked if Siya Kolisi would retain the captaincy of the team for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.

Nienaber: Boks will have to hit the ground running

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the talented group of youngsters who have been named in the 46-man squad to face the British & Irish Lions all deserve their opportunity.

Mapimpi shines as Sharks keep Rainbow Cup hopes alive

Makazole Mapimpi made an immediate impact in his first start since returning from Japan to steer the Sharks to a vital 33-21 victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

SA Rugby, Hendricks trying to resolve ‘litigation incident’

Bulls head coach Jake White says Cornal Hendricks is busy resolving legal issues with SA Rugby that may have prevented his selection for the Springboks.

Watch: Akker, Du Preez dot down as Sale cruise

Springboks Akker van der Merwe and Jean-Luc du Preez both scored as the Sale Sharks claimed a bonus-point victory over fellow Premiership semi-finalists Harlequins on Friday.

Smit’s Sharks keep Super Rugby dreams alive

The John Smit-captained Sharks produced a monumental defensive effort to beat the 2011 Crusaders 25-20 in Game 9 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Beast: Boks embraced diversity to win World Cup

Tendai Mtawarira has opened up about the inclusive atmosphere that was key to helping the Springboks win the World Cup in 2019.