‘I needed to confirm belief in myself again’
The Hurricanes’ South African import, Kobus van Wyk, has opened up on his high-profile move to the New Zealand franchise. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
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Bok legend and daughter recover from Covid-19
Former Springbok Danie Gerber and his daughter Elanie have both tested negative for the coronavirus after they were diagnosed with the disease in March.
From the vault: Ulengo’s miracle recovery
Jamba Ulengo revealed how he sought out the The ‘Godfather of tendons’ in an attempt to save his career in the 2018 edition of SA Rugby magazine.
From the vault: Simelane’s oval-ball option
In an interview with SA Rugby magazine in 2018, rising star Wandisile Simelane revealed how he went against his family’s wishes to pursue rugby rather than soccer.
RWC memory: Duane’s glorious offload
In the second instalment of a series looking at our favourite World Cup memories, MARIETTE ADAMS relives Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen’s magic moment in 2015.
Strauss: I loved coach Pote’s vision
Josh Strauss says he signed for the Vodacom Bulls because he believed in outgoing head coach Pote Human’s plan to move the team forward. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Strauss: Perfect chance to revive Currie Cup
Vodacom Bulls loose forward Josh Strauss believes the unexpected break in the 2020 season could help revive the Currie Cup and restore the tournament’s former glory and prestige. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
From the vault: Dayimani is his own man
In an interview with SA Rugby magazine in 2018, Hacjivah Dayimani revealed how he escaped a life of crime and poverty and why he defied his father to pursue rugby rather than boxing.
Fatigued Gerber’s body hurts – daughter
Elanie Gerber, daughter of rugby great Danie, has opened up about how she and her father are fighting the coronavirus after testing positive last Friday.
SA-born player describes life in Italy lockdown
South Africa-born forward Johan Meyer talks to MARIETTE ADAMS about the drastic changes to life in his adopted country, Italy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.
