‘Vermaak is an outstanding prop’
Western Province head coach John Dobson says ‘underrated’ prop Ali Vermaak could surprise with his performance in the Currie Cup semi-final against the Sharks on Saturday.
Sharks A team back for semi-final
The inclusion of Springboks Sbu Nkosi and Thomas du Toit are two of five changes to the Sharks starting lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final against Western Province at Newlands.
Kolisi back for WP, Kitshoff ruled out
Siya Kolisi has returned to captain Western Province in their Currie Cup semi-final against the Sharks at Newlands, but the home side will be without Steven Kitshoff.
Province vs Sharks: Clashes to watch
DYLAN JACK looks at five personal duels which could be decisive in the second semi-final between Western Province and the Sharks on Saturday.
Fijian wing banned for lifting referee
The French National Rugby League (LNR) have slapped Fijian wing Josaia Raisuqe with a five-week ban for lifting the referee after a second-division game.
Proudfoot tests positive for Covid-19
England Rugby has confirmed that forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating ahead of the Six Nations.
Bulls vs Lions: Clashes to watch
DYLAN JACK looks at five personal duels which could be decisive in the first semi-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Lions on Saturday.
Rasivhenge, Van der Westhuizen in charge of semi-finals
Rasta Rasivhenge and Marius van der Westhuizen will wield the whistle in the Currie Cup semi-finals in Pretoria and Cape Town, respectively.
Steyn: I haven’t taken myself out of Bok rugby
Morne Steyn has not given up on his dream of playing for the Boks again. The next two weeks will be crucial if the 36-year-old is to realise that dream, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.
SA teams likely to join Champions Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) chairman Simon Halliday has revealed that he expects South Africa’s PRO16 teams to become part of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions from 2022 onwards.
