Dobson: Stormers planned to start Lyons

Stormers coach John Dobson says the plan was always to give prop Leon Lyons a starting opportunity against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Column: Gradually, fans should be allowed to return

The inability for small crowd attendances to be allowed for the rebooted local rugby competition does undeniably stand in contrast to some of South Africa’s other daily allowances, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers without Bok pair for Pumas clash

Springbok front-row duo Steven Kitshoff and Scarra Ntubeni will both miss the Stormers’ match against the Pumas after coming into contact with a positive Covid-19 case.

Duhan: Excited is an understatement

South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe says he is humbled to be selected for Friday’s clash between Scotland and Georgia.

Four debutants for Ireland’s Six Nations clash

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has included four uncapped players in their match-day 23 for the rescheduled Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

Bulls scrumhalves can ‘learn from the best’

Veteran flyhalf Morne Steyn says the Vodacom Bulls have done a great job to secure the services of Fourie du Preez as a part-time coaching consultant.

Front-row duo to boost Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have announced the signings of prop duo Hencus van Wyk and Khutha Mchunu on short-term deals.

Duhan, Kebble set for Scotland debuts

Duhan van der Merwe is set to make his Test debut for Scotland after being included in their starting lineup for their Test match against Georgia at Murrayfield on Friday evening.

Premiership final gets the go-ahead

Wasps have confirmed they will be able to continue preparation for Saturday’s Premiership final after no further players or staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Plenty to ponder as Boks explore depth at 10

The serious injury to Handre Pollard will force the Springbok coaches to explore other options at flyhalf, writes former Bok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.