Vodacom Super Rugby preview: Bulls

Pote Human’s team hopes to be the surprise package of the 2019 season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Du Toit thriving in ‘favourite’ position

Pieter-Steph du Toit is thrilled to have claimed the SA Rugby Player of the Year award while playing regularly at blindside flank. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Castaignède criticises Willemse selection

Former France utility back Thomas Castaignède has hit out at coach Jacques Brunel for picking South African lock Paul Willemse.

Strauss at No 8 for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Ireland at Murrayfield.

Roux starts in Ireland second row

Former Stormers lock Quinn Roux will start for Ireland against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Jenkins back for Bulls

Jason Jenkins will start in the second row for the Vodacom Bulls in their pre-season match against the Sharks in Ballito on Saturday.

Bok-laden Sharks to face Bulls

Coach Robert du Preez has included nine Springboks in the Sharks starting lineup to face the Vodacom Bulls in their final pre-season game in Ballito on Saturday.

Du Toit named SA’s best again

Springbok and Stormers forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018.

Ackermann in contract talks

Johan Ackermann has confirmed he is in negotiations with Gloucester over a potential contract extension.

Superbru: Scotland or Ireland?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for this weekend’s Six Nations matches.