Steyn keen to ignite Cheetahs
Utility back Frans Steyn has revealed his primary goals are to make a valuable contribution and a positive impact on the field when he returns to the Cheetahs.
Utility back Frans Steyn has revealed his primary goals are to make a valuable contribution and a positive impact on the field when he returns to the Cheetahs.
SA Rugby has reportedly compiled and presented a radically-changed calendar for the 2020 season, with the hope of returning to on-field action on 5 June.
Local players could lose just under half of their salaries to help stabilise SA Rugby and the local unions’ finances during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Springbok utility back Frans Steyn has agreed to a deal with the Cheetahs and will join the side from 1 July.
Vodacom Bulls CEO Alfons Meyer says he hopes a strengthened double-round Currie Cup could be arranged to offer some excitement to rugby stakeholders once the South African lockdown ends. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Vodacom Bulls loose forward Josh Strauss believes the unexpected break in the 2020 season could help revive the Currie Cup and restore the tournament’s former glory and prestige. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
SA Rugby stands to lose millions of rand per month if the national lockdown is not lifted by May and the 2020 rugby season does not resume by June at the earliest.
Stormers coach John Dobson says he will be looking to give more opportunities to his fringe backline players when the season does resume.
SA Rugby magazine caught up with former Springbok, Vodacom Bulls and Boland hooker Dale Santon.
Jake White says his goal is to create a special DNA within the Vodacom Bulls’ ranks to ensure they become a powerhouse franchise again.