Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Koch can give Stormers edge

The scrum battle between Vincent Koch and Tony Woodcock will have a profound influence on the game between the Stormers and Blues at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Retallick to bash Brumbies

Brodie Retallick will provide the Chiefs with some much-needed power up front in their match against the Brumbies in Hamilton on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Duane’s star continues to rise

Duane Vermeulen strengthened his claim for the Springbok captaincy with an intelligent and inspirational display at Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers shock Bulls

Duane Vermeulen led from the front as a young Stormers side beat the Vodacom Bulls 29-17 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

McKenzie steers Chiefs to big win

Damian McKenzie scored 13 points on debut to guide the Chiefs to a 23-18 victory over the Blues in Albany on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SBW to steamroll Blues

Sonny Bill Williams will mark his return to Vodacom Super Rugby with a game-shaping display in the New Zealand derby between the Blues and Chiefs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Twelve wins or bust

South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby contenders will need at least 12 wins to secure a home semi-final in 2015, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers to feel growing pains

While the change to the Stormers’ coaching dynamic is long overdue, it could be some time yet before Cape fans see a Vodacom Super Rugby crown in the trophy cabinet, writes JON CARDINELLI.