Rainbow Cup SA awards: Best backline player of the tournament
Following the conclusion of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend, we ask our readers to select their backline player of the tournament.
Lions flank named readers’ favourite young player
Lions loose forward MJ Pelser edged a close race with Bulls flank Elrigh Louw to be named as the readers’ Rainbow Cup SA Young Player of the Tournament.
Owens slams captain’s referral, red-card law variation
Renowned referee Nigel Owens has urged authorities to abolish the captain’s challenge and the new red-card law, which introduces a substitute after 20 minutes, because it is spoiling the game.
Watch: Bulls veterans demonstrate class again
Bulls veterans Morné Steyn, Cornal Hendricks and Gio Aplon again showed this past weekend that they’ve still got what it takes to keep up with the younger generation in both attack and defence.
How drama unfolded before Sharks-Bulls clash
The Bulls’ call to turn down the Sharks’ request to field two of their Springbok props caused huge drama in the lead-up to the Rainbow Cup fixture between the two teams on Saturday.
RECAP: Sharks vs Bulls
Look back at how the live action unfolded as the Bulls powered past the Sharks in Durban to claim a place in the Rainbow Cup final.
Coetzee to lead Bulls into battle from No 8
Jake White has named Marcell Coetzee as Bulls captain for their last Rainbow Cup SA encounter with the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Sharks welcome back Bok trio
The Sharks will welcome back a bunch of their top players for their last-round Rainbow Cup SA fixture against the Bulls in Durban on Saturday.
Watch: Coetzee fires in Bulls debut
With Marcell Coetzee still very much in the Bok picture, look back at how he wreaked havoc in his debut for the Bulls this past weekend.
Louw injury blow for Bulls
Star Bulls flank Elrigh Louw is set to miss Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA decider against the Sharks in Durban after suffering a knee injury this past weekend.
