Five takeaways from past weekend
What we learned from the seventh round of Vodacom Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.
Akker to join Du Preez at Sale
Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club the Sale Sharks until 2022.
15 Super Rugby forwards to watch
SA Rugby magazine identifies the forward to watch from each Vodacom Super Rugby team.
Bok-laden Sharks to face Bulls
Coach Robert du Preez has included nine Springboks in the Sharks starting lineup to face the Vodacom Bulls in their final pre-season game in Ballito on Saturday.
Sale Sharks target Kitshoff, Akker
The Sale Sharks want to sign Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff and hooker Akker van der Merwe.
Akker: I will never stop giving everything
Akker van der Merwe says he understands the reasoning behind his omission from the Springboks’ end-of-year tour squad. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘I just want to express myself’
Akker van der Merwe says he is happy to keep rotating at the Sharks, but does not want to be typecast as a super-sub. DYLAN JACK reports.
Akker undergoes minor operation
Akker van der Merwe has undergone a small medical procedure this week to treat an old knee injury. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Allan: Akker omission a disgrace
Former Scotland and Springbok hooker John Allan has criticised Schalk Brits’ inclusion in the November Test squad at the expense of Akker van der Merwe. DYLAN JACK reports.
Rassie explains Akker omission
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Akker van der Merwe was left out of the squad for the November Tests because he needs Schalk Brits’ experience.
