Bok fire-pit update: Larkham doubtful over readiness
Munster assistant coach Stephen Larkham has raised doubts over whether Springbok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will be ready for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
Williams backs Lions to beat Boks
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Shane Williams believes Warren Gatland’s team have enough to beat the Springboks in the upcoming Test series.
Cheetahs continue Varsity Cup recruitment drive
The Cheetahs have officially announced the signing of a fifth Varsity Cup star in University of Cape Town centre Evardi Boshoff on a short-term deal.
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.
Stormers coach: Mbonambi departure ‘beyond our control’
Stormers head coach John Dobson has admitted they were ‘caught by surprise’ by the Sharks’ announcement of signing Bongi Mbonambi, but says they did everything to keep the Springbok hooker.
Surgery for Vermeulen, faces race against time
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen requires surgery for the ankle injury suffered while in action for the Bulls on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Referees revealed for Lions series
The match officials for the three Tests between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions have officially been announced.
Stormers without a host of Springboks for Lions clash
The Stormers will be without Steven Kitshoff, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse for Saturday’s match against the Lions, while Herschel Jantjies is still a doubt due to illness.
Everitt extends Sharks stay
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has agreed to a contract extension that will have him remain at the Durban-based union until at least 2024.
Bok wings have lost none of their world-class appeal
There are injury concerns elsewhere, but the fact that bthe Springboks will head into the British & Irish Lions series with the most lethal wing combination in world rugby is a source of solace, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
