Duhan in, Stander out as B&I Lions name squad
Duhan van der Merwe has earned inclusion in the British & Irish Lions’ confirmed squad, but there’s no space for CJ Stander in the touring team that will be led by Alun Wyn Jones.
SA’s entry to Europe is a moving target
The possibility of the Rainbow Cup SA offering a ticket to the Champions Cup for the winner would be a game-changer for the competition, but entry to Europe remains a moving target. writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Top Saffa quits Montpellier for Edinburgh
Henry Immelman will leave Montpellier at the end of the European season to join Scottish side Edinburgh.
De Villiers: SA needs strength vs strength tournament
Peter de Villiers says it is vital that South Africa’s teams are involved in a strength-versus-strength competition before the British & Irish Lions arrive to face the Springboks.
Brits: Proudfoot snub a ‘missed opportunity’ for Lions
World Cup-winner Schalk Brits believes Warren Gatland’s exclusion of former Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot from his British & Irish Lions coaching team is a missed opportunity.
Value added to Rainbow Cup by PSDT’s imminent return
From a Bok perspective, the opportunity for Pieter-Steph du Toit to return to competitive action in the early rounds of the Rainbow Cup is worth its weight in gold, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Closer look: Stormers’ options at hooker
All will not be lost for the Stormers even if Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi opts to leave Cape Town, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rainbow Cup under threat
The planned PRO14 Rainbow Cup, due to commence in two weeks’ time, is in jeopardy.
Highlanders partygoers cop more punishment
Highlanders coach Tony Brown has revealed how the six players stood down from last week’s clash with the Crusaders received further punishment at training this week.
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