Bakkies: ‘This season will be my last’

Bakkies Botha has confirmed that the coming season will be his last with Toulon and that he is hoping to finish his career at the 2015 World Cup.

Lions best of the rest

The Lions exceeded expectations in their comeback season, while the Bulls, Cheetahs and Stormers all regressed, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks face fight against fatigue

While the Sharks showed their championship credentials at Newlands, they may be brought low in the coming weeks by a gruelling travel schedule, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coetzee a cut above Carr

Marcell Coetzee was the more physical and industrious of the two No 6s at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks manhandle Stormers

The Sharks smashed the Stormers 34-10 on Saturday to finish the league stage with a much-needed win. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders pile pressure on Sharks

The Crusaders beat the Highlanders 34-8 on Saturday to clinch the Kiwi conference title and strengthen their claim for a home semi-final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bismarck the man for Sharks

Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis will lend his team an edge at the set pieces and breakdowns in a season-defining fixture at Newlands, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Who will win the Duel of the Week?

Carr vs Coetzee

Both the Sharks and the Stormers will rely on their respective No 6s to give them an edge at the tackle this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Todd’s turn to deliver

Matt Todd is a fine replacement for Richie McCaw and should help the Crusaders clinch the New Zealand conference title this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.