SA’s entry to Europe is a moving target
The possibility of the Rainbow Cup SA offering a ticket to the Champions Cup for the winner would be a game-changer for the competition, but entry to Europe remains a moving target. writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The possibility of the Rainbow Cup SA offering a ticket to the Champions Cup for the winner would be a game-changer for the competition, but entry to Europe remains a moving target. writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Handre Pollard will make his return from a lengthy injury layoff after being named on the bench for Montpellier’s European Challenge Cup clash against Bath this Saturday.
Cheetahs centre William Small-Smith has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of a serious head injury.
Siya Kolisi’s return to Cape Town and the clash between four Springbok props are just two of the subplots to watch when the Stormers host the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will make a long-awaited return from injury for the Stormers in the Rainbow Cup match against the Sharks at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
New recruit James Verity-Amm will make his first appearance for the Bulls at fullback in the Rainbow Cup clash against the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.
Even with limited or no fans, home-ground advantage will still be a series-defining benefit for the Springboks when they face the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘The War Room’ celebrates the depth of talent in South African rugby as the series culminates with Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel comparing the Bok squads chosen to battle the Lions.
Sean Everitt says Siya Kolisi is primed and ready to take on his former teammates when the Stormers host the Sharks on Saturday.
Dan Kriel will lead the Lions out in the absence of Elton Jantjies in their Rainbow Cup derby against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.