Sharks snap up Kings duo Penxe, Bholi

The Sharks have signed Kings pair Yaw Penxe and Thembelani Bholi on short-term deals with immediate effect.

Four to make Lions debuts

Sibahle Maxwane and Burger Odendaal are among four players who will make their first official Lions starts against the Sharks in Durban on Friday.

Venter: Sharks will bounce back

Sharks flank James Venter says the team has taken their pre-season loss to the Vodacom Bulls in their stride and wants to bounce back this weekend against the Lions.

Watch: Rassie reflects on historic moment

In this clip from the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary, Rassie Erasmus reflects on the monumental defensive effort that resulted in a rare win in New Zealand in 2018.

Bulls to back Hendricks at 12

Cornal Hendricks has hinted that he is likely to continue playing in the Vodacom Bulls midfield when Super Rugby Unlocked gets under way this weekend.

Watch: Steyn’s powerful hand-off

Look back at this standout moment from Saturday’s Springbok Showdown when Frans Steyn demonstrated his power as he bulldozed over Herschel Jantjies.

Latsha named in top-12 women in African rugby

Rugby Africa has named Springbok Women’s prop Babalwa Latsha as one of the top-12 leading women in rugby on the continent.

Watch: Wolhuter’s performance for Bok Green, WP U21

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.

‘Springbok Showdown was worthwhile’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Saturday’s Springbok Showdown will reap long-term benefits despite fans’ disappointment in the quality of the match.

Mbonambi: I started contemplating my career

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has opened up on his recovery from a burst appendix and damaged bladder in an uncut clip from ‘Chasing the Sun’.