Stormers coach: Mbonambi departure ‘beyond our control’
Stormers head coach John Dobson has admitted they were ‘caught by surprise’ by the Sharks’ announcement of signing Bongi Mbonambi, but says they did everything to keep the Springbok hooker.
Stormers without a host of Springboks for Lions clash
The Stormers will be without Steven Kitshoff, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse for Saturday’s match against the Lions, while Herschel Jantjies is still a doubt due to illness.
Everitt extends Sharks stay
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has agreed to a contract extension that will have him remain at the Durban-based union until at least 2024.
How Bok duo were injured in fire-pit incident
Damian de Allende has admitted that an explosion, which left him and RG Snyman with severe burns, had been caused by a Munster teammate throwing petrol on a fire.
Bok duo involved in ‘fire-pit accident’
Springboks Damian de Allende and RG Snyman sustained ‘substantial burns to their legs, hands and face’ after being involved in a ‘fire-pit accident’ along with other Munster teammates over this past weekend.
Louw injury blow for Bulls
Star Bulls flank Elrigh Louw is set to miss Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA decider against the Sharks in Durban after suffering a knee injury this past weekend.
Rainbow Cup SA Team of the Week (Round 5)
SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of players who stuck their hands up during the fifth and penultimate round of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend.
SA’s Rainbow Cup finalist won’t be at full-strength
No Springbok squad squad members will feature in a Rainbow Cup final or any franchise games against the British & Irish Lions.
Bok Watch: Du Preez twins shine as Boks sweat over Duane
The Du Preez twins shone for Sale while Makazole Mapimpi marked his return from Japan with a fantastic performance for the Sharks on a weekend that was marred by Duane Vermeulen’s injury.
Highlights: Sharks too good for Lions
The Sharks kept their Rainbow Cup SA title aspirations alive with a vital bonus-point victory over the Lions on Saturday to set up a final round showdown against the Bulls in Durban next weekend.
