The Springboks’ status as the best Test team in the world and their preparation for the British & Irish Lions series have been called into question.
The Sharks remained at top of the Rainbow Cup SA log after bagging a deserved bonus-point win over the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.
Lions centre Wandisile Simelane, who himself is known for his wicked side-step, was on the receiving end from Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi during Saturday’s clash at Kings Park.
The Sharks scored four tries to rout the Lions 34-26 in their round-two Rainbow Cup SA encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Sharks take on the Lions in a Rainbow Cup SA clash at Kings Park Stadium.
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rainbow Cup derbies and Super Rugby finals.
It’s rookies versus veterans in Saturday’s North-South derby at Cape Town Stadium. Check out the matchday squads ahead of this weekend’s round two Rainbow Cup fixtures. (more…)
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says he has selected a 37-man squad which he believes is capable of winning a Test series against the Springboks.
Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.
London Irish have completed the short-term signing of scrumhalf Nic Groom following his recent departure from Edinburgh.
