Paper Talk: Bulls target Stormers duo

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a look at the latest transfer news involving the Vodacom Bulls.

All Blacks boss against breakdown law changes

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster says the side entry to a ruck from Bok lock RG Snyman, which left Brodie Retallick injured last year, would be avoided as a result of World Rugby’s new breakdown law interpretations.

Watch: Stormers cribs with Johan du Toit

Stormers flank Johan du Toit gives a tour of his family home on their farm, Kloovenberg Estate, in Riebeek-Kasteel.

Bok RWC final squad: Then and now

Take a look back at images of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup final match-day squad from earlier on in their careers.

Reports: RA move to sack Castle

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is facing a fight to keep her position according to Australian media reports.

Rewind: Boks vs All Blacks (2006 Tri-Nations)

A late penalty from Andre Pretorius sealed a one-point victory over the All Blacks at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, as the Springboks displayed great character to snap a four-match losing run during the 2006 edition of the Tri-Nations.

No hierarchy at Sharks now – Am

Captain Lukhanyo Am has given insight into the rejuvenation of the Sharks squad under new leadership this season.

From the vault: Fassi’s star power

In the next instalment of our flashback series, SA Rugby magazine reflects on an interview with Aphelele Fassi shortly after the youngster made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut in 2019.

Watch: Stormers players in lockdown

Watch what the Stormers players were getting up to during the first week of the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa.

Stormers to look to young backs

Stormers coach John Dobson says he will be looking to give more opportunities to his fringe backline players when the season does resume.