Lions coach: Alberts has lots to offer at 4
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says Willem Alberts is looking lean and mean as the powerful ex-Springbok gets set to come up against his former team, the Sharks, on Friday.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says Willem Alberts is looking lean and mean as the powerful ex-Springbok gets set to come up against his former team, the Sharks, on Friday.
In the first episode of ‘Chasing the Sun’, the late Kaunda Ntunja shared his feelings of immense pride and joy of commentating on Siya Kolisi’s captain’s debut for the Springboks.
World Cup-winning Springboks Malcolm Marx and Tendai Mtawarira took the Webb Ellis Cup to St John’s College in Johannesburg on Wednesday, after the school sold the most raffle tickets in the #StrongerTogether R32-12 schools’ fundraising campaign earlier this year.
Several former teammates including John Smit, Schalk Brits, Neil de Kock and Billy Vunipola have shared their fondest memories of Saracens stalwart Brad Barritt following his departure from the club.
Kade Wolhuter made cameo appearances for both Springbok Green and Western Province U21 this past weekend, with the youngster slotting sideline conversions at Newlands and Ellis Park.
Cheslin Kolbe’s rise to the peak of World Rugby is nothing short of phenomenal. Following this past weekend’s premiere, ‘Chasing the Sun’ will explore the Springbok wing’s journey further in a remaining episode.
Sikhumbuzo Notshe chats about being back in the Bok environment, while Springbok Gold coach Deon Davids discusses working with Lukhanyo Am again after their time together at the Kings in 2016.
From the streets of KwaMoni, Tsholomnqa to Rugby World Cup glory in Japan. The documentary ‘Chasing The Sun’ will explore the journey of sensational Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi.
Rohan Janse van Rensburg combined well with Faf de Klerk to score in Sale Sharks’ victory over Northampton Saints, while compatriot Jean-Luc du Preez was instrumental in the buildup to the English club’s bonus-point try just before half time.
Stormers flank Nama Xaba was impressive during this past weekend’s Super Fan Saturday victory over the Lions at Loftus, with the former Ikeys captain particularly effective at the breakdown.