Jantjies must fulfil destiny

Elton Jantjies’ critics can sometimes be a little harsh, but it doesn’t do his reputation any favours when he makes the news for all the wrong reasons, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Beast: Div’s methods didn’t work for Boks

Legendary prop Tendai Mtawarira believes Peter de Villiers wasn’t very effective during his stint as Springbok coach.

Two Saffas in France RWC plans

Bernard le Roux and Paul Willemse have been included in a 37-man France squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.

WIN with Vodacom and Samsung

Vodacom and Samsung are rewarding SA’s best rugby supporters ahead of the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby clash between the Vodacom Bulls and the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Peyper gets quarter-final gig

Jaco Peyper will officiate the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Highlanders, while the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will have neutral referees in charge of their respective playoff games.

Watch: SA prop asks for French citizenship

Toulouse prop Maks van Dyk cheekily made a special request to French president Emmanuel Macron during Saturday’s pre-final players presentation in Paris.

Watch: Try of the week

Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am’s 82nd-minute winner against the Stormers is awarded try of the week for Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18.

Highlights: Junior Boks vs France

Highlights of France’s 20-7 victory over the Junior Springboks in the U20 Championship semi-finals in Rosario on Monday.

Super Rugby stats and facts (Quarter-finals)

The stats and facts for the Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-finals this weekend.

‘Junior Boks beaten by a better side’

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was bitterly disappointed after his side went down to France in the U20 Championship semi-final in Rosario on Monday.