Fassi’s on the fast track

Providing rising star Aphelele Fassi with national exposure this July makes perfect sense in terms of timing, rewarding form and long-term thinking, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Libbok gets Bulls start

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Manie Libbok will make his first start of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season against the Highlanders on Saturday.

Watch: Swys, Mallett analyse winless Bulls

Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett break down where they believe the issues lie with the struggling Vodacom Bulls, who are yet to pick up a win during this year’s Super Rugby season.

Watch: Nkosi back for in-form Sharks

Check out this exclusive update from the Shark Tank, with the Durban-based side welcoming back Springbok wing S’bu Nkosi ahead of this weekend’s clash with the Jaguares.

Player analysis: SA’s inside centres

We take a closer look at how the local inside centres have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.

Kok: Strength in depth did it for Blitzboks

Werner Kok has attributed the Blitzboks’ stunning 29-24 LA Sevens Cup final win over Fiji to great depth in the Springbok Sevens set-up.

Pieter-Steph under the knife twice in two days

Stormers and Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit reportedly underwent a second procedure on Monday to drain blood from his upper leg.

Lions get debutant referee in Melbourne

New Zealander James Doleman will referee his first Vodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the Lions’ match against the Rebels on Saturday.

Injury cloud still hangs over Bulls captain

The Vodacom Bulls are still uncertain when captain Burger Odendaal will return to fitness to lead the team.

Tshituka to go under the knife

The Lions’ depth at loose forward is set to be further tested after it was confirmed that Vincent Tshituka would need surgery on his ankle.