Akker van der Merwe

Saffas Abroad: Coetzee makes successful comeback

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Top 14, PRO14 and Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.

Saffas Abroad: Akker scores in first Sharks start

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Top 14, PRO14 and Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.

Burden in, Akker out for Sharks

Hooker Craig Burden has been included in the Sharks’ 25-man touring squad to Argentina in the injury-enforced absence of Akker van der Merwe.

Sharks without Akker, Beast against Lions

The Sharks will be without the services of Akker van der Merwe and Tendai Mtawarira for the clash against the Lions in Durban on Saturday.

Brits questions judicial system

Vodacom Bulls hooker Schalk Brits says Sanzaar needs to reassess their judicial system as he gets set to make his return from a four-match ban against the Crusaders.

Sharks name strong touring squad

Akker van der Merwe is set to make his return to action after being named in the Sharks’ 27-man touring squad to Australasia.

‘I got an Akker’s kiss on my nose’

In an appearance on the Dan Nicholl Show, Schalk Brits laughed off the altercation between himself and Akker van der Merwe that saw both players receive red cards and suspensions.

Terblanche clarifies judicial process

Judicial officer Stefan Terblanche says it’s crucial to understand the sanctioning regulations applied to incidents such as the one involving Schalk Brits and Akker van der Merwe. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Brits to appeal four-week ban

Vodacom Bulls hooker Schalk Brits has been handed a four-week suspension for his role in a tussle with Akker van der Merwe, which he will appeal on Tuesday.