Player analysis: SA’s inside centres (Round 6)
According to Advanced Rugby stats, we take a closer look at how the local inside centres have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby.
Fringe 10s to benefit from Willemse shift
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber may need to pick one or two untried flyhalves this July if Damian Willemse is reassigned as a specialist fullback, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Fassi hails Lambie’s influence
Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassie has credited Pat Lambie for his improved kicking game in the early rounds of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Watch: Boks’ second trophy tour in EP
Check out the video footage from the second instalment of the Springboks’ World Cup trophy parade in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday.
Solitary change for Bulls
The inclusion of regular skipper Burger Odendaal is the only change to the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Reds in Brisbane.
2019 RWC most watched rugby event ever
A record of around 857-million people watched the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, translating into a 26% increase in viewership from the tournament in England in 2015.
Steyn thrilled with ‘unreal’ Scottish debut
Former Maties and Griquas player Kyle Steyn was delighted to make his debut for Scotland in Sunday’s Six Nations win over France in Edinburgh, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
Man with Covid-19 attended Lions match
AAMI Park stadium in Melbourne will undergo an intensive three-day cleansing process after it was revealed a man who tested positive for the coronavirus attended the match between the Rebels and Lions there last Saturday.
Dobson: Sharks clash feels ‘season-defining’
Stormers coach John Dobson says Saturday’s coastal derby against the Sharks in Durban could have a massive impact on the South African conference. DYLAN JACK reports.
Ultimate Warrior: The Bongi Mbonambi story (Part 1)
In the first of a three-part series on Bongi Mbonambi, the Springbok hooker reveals how his upbringing and early experiences with professional coaches shaped his combative mindset. JON CARDINELLI reports.
