John Dobson says the Stormers know it’s their responsibility to cut down the time and space of Lions pivot Elton Jantjies, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
After a bye week, the Stormers will begin their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign with a highly-anticipated clash against the Lions at Newlands on Saturday.
Two Springboks have been nominated for the men’s 15s try of the decade ahead of a special edition of the World Rugby Awards in 2020, with fans being invited to vote for their favourite try.
Check out the full match-day squad lists for the Griquas, Pumas, Stormers and Lions ahead of Saturday’s round two Super Rugby Unlocked matches. (more…)
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says it would have seriously compromised player welfare if the Springboks had participated in the Rugby Championship.
Sanzaar has officially confirmed that the Springboks have withdrawn from participation in this year’s Rugby Championship in Australia.
Rassie Erasmus has highlighted how too many Springbok players had not reached the necessary benchmark in terms of game time to be ready for Test rugby.
Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.
SA Rugby says media speculation about the Springboks’ participation in the Rugby Championship had been noted, but that no official announcement will be made until Friday.
Stormers captain Siya Kolisi says the team has no excuses not to challenge for a domestic title in Super Rugby Unlocked and the Currie Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
