Venter: Sharks will bounce back

Sharks flank James Venter says the team has taken their pre-season loss to the Vodacom Bulls in their stride and wants to bounce back this weekend against the Lions.

Kolbe’s form rewarded in France

Cheslin Kolbe has been voted the French Top 14 Player of the Month for September following his superb performances for Toulouse.

Ntunja’s magic moments will be missed

One of the enduring takeaways from the Springboks’ ‘Chasing the Sun’ premiere is just how much revolutionary Xhosa commentator Kaunda Ntunja will be missed, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls to back Hendricks at 12

Cornal Hendricks has hinted that he is likely to continue playing in the Vodacom Bulls midfield when Super Rugby Unlocked gets under way this weekend.

Laumape gets All Blacks call-up

Hurricanes centre Ngani Laumape has replaced the injured Braydon Ennor in the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad but is awaiting the go-ahead from team doctors.

Watch: Steyn’s powerful hand-off

Look back at this standout moment from Saturday’s Springbok Showdown when Frans Steyn demonstrated his power as he bulldozed over Herschel Jantjies.

Kockott’s final French chapter

Former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott hopes to finish his career in France with an unforgettable flourish, writes JAMES HARRINGTON in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Watch: Wolhuter’s performance for Bok Green, WP U21

Kade Wolhuter made cameo appearances for both Springbok Green and Western Province U21 this past weekend, with the youngster slotting sideline conversions at Newlands and Ellis Park.

‘Springbok Showdown was worthwhile’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Saturday’s Springbok Showdown will reap long-term benefits despite fans’ disappointment in the quality of the match.

Mbonambi: I started contemplating my career

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has opened up on his recovery from a burst appendix and damaged bladder in an uncut clip from ‘Chasing the Sun’.