Vodacom Super Rugby teams (Round 2)

This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams, as they are announced.

Lee slapped with lengthy ban

Cheetahs centre Nico Lee will miss the rest of the Pro14 season after being handed a 13-week suspension for clearing his nose on an opposition player.

Du Preez: Sharks need mindset change

Sharks flyhalf Robert du Preez says the team can’t afford to lift itself only for matches against New Zealand opposition this year.

‘Boks can be World Cup contenders’

Former World Cup-winning captain John Smit says the Boks proved in 2018 that they have the ability to beat top teams such as the All Blacks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Hungry’ Hendricks ready to rock

Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human says Cornal Hendricks is hungry for action ahead of his debut against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Watch: Bulls heading in right direction

CRAIG LEWIS and RYAN VREDE look back at week one of Vodacom Super Rugby and the contrasting fortunes of the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls.

Sharks must be wary of Blues

The Sharks will face a litmus test when they take on the rejuvenated Blues in Saturday’s clash in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions primed to sink Stormers

The Lions could make a further statement with regard to their title ambitions and deal the Stormers a crippling blow in the derby at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls centre loaned to Lions

Centre Franco Naudé will be joining the Lions from the Vodacom Bulls with immediate effect.

Hendricks set for Super Rugby return

Cornal Hendricks will make his first competitive start for the Vodacom Bulls in their clash against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.