Varsity Cup final preview

Maties will look to break a seven-year title drought when they host Pukke in the Varsity Cup final at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Highlights: Monument vs HTS Middelburg

Monument thrashed HTS Middelburg 52-10 in Krugersdorp.

Highlights: Affies vs Paarl Gym

Paarl Gym claimed a convincing 41-21 win at Affies.

SA rugby’s quality exports

CRAIG LEWIS identifies several key overseas-based players who could add value to the Springboks’ cause at the 2019 World Cup.

Sharks coach on loss to Bulls

Sharks coach Robert du Preez says his side’s performance against the Bulls was an embarrassment.

Referees must use their heads

Match officials should be allowed to use some common sense when adjudicating on high tackles, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Gelant’s playing with freedom

Warrick Gelant wants to express himself on the field, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Kolbe makes sizeable impact in France

Cheslin Kolbe has embraced his attacking game in France, writes GAVIN MORTIMER.

Odwa’s a rare breed

Odwa Ndungane’s loyalty and humility set him apart in South African rugby, writes MIKE GREENAWAY.

Du Preez’s coming of age

Rob du Preez produced two commanding performances against the team he will play for next season, writes JON CARDINELLI.