Blitzboks surge past Japan

The Blitzboks overturned a 7-5 half-time deficit to claim a 22-7 win over Japan in their opening match at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Cheetahs tweak team for Ospreys

Joseph Dweba will start at hooker in one of four changes to the Cheetahs team to face the Ospreys in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Banda back for Kings

Masixole Banda will start at fullback for the Kings against the Dragons in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

Kings partner with Toulon

The Kings have agreed on a memorandum of understanding with French club Toulon, which will see a close working relationship between them.

Stormers coaches learning from tour

John Dobson says he and fellow Stormers coaches Dawie Snyman and Norman Laker will benefit from being on the current tour of Australasia. DYLAN JACK reports.

Beast ‘never dreamed’ of breaking record

Sharks prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira says he never thought he would become the most capped South African in Vodacom Super Rugby history.

‘Special feeling to skipper Bulls’

Duane Vermeulen is relishing the opportunity to lead the Vodacom Bulls against the Jaguares at Loftus this Saturday.

‘Sharks must improve execution’

Sharks assistant coach David Williams says the team is focused on finishing off their chances against the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.

Blitzboks to start from scratch

Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have to put their tournament win in Canada behind them and focus solely on the upcoming challenges at the Hong Kong Sevens, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

‘Youngsters must show what they can do’

Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human says Saturday’s match against the Jaguares provides a chance for their backup players to stake a claim for starting roles.