Stellies suits Smith down to the turf

Lock Adre Smith says that playing at the Danie Craven Stadium this weekend will suit the DHL Stormers and the pack’s set-piece performance down to the ground.

Stormers skyscrapers a ‘silver lining’

John Dobson has praised the rise of locks Ruben van Heerden and Adre Smith as the DHL Stormers look to emerge from under a “dark cloud” this weekend.

Tigers cling to Bok champion

Leicester Tigers are hopeful that Jasper Wiese will commit his future to the Premiership club with the World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 set to snub a move to Stade Francais.

All Blacks star rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for the Crusaders, the Super Rugby champions have re-signed one of New Zealand rugby’s all-time leading performers.

Watch: Eben embraces Shark Tank frenzy

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth marked his return for the Sharks with a barnstorming try at Kings Park, before signing balls and posing for photos post-match.

Bulls on a high as Louw sets lofty target

Scrum plough Wilco Louw’s return to South Africa has given horns to a raging Vodacom Bulls set piece and life to his hopes of harvesting a Springboks recall.

Upbeat Blitzboks down for desert mission

Veteran playmaker Justin Geduld has emphasised building on the Blitzboks’ strong track record in Dubai, while leveraging past learnings for success this weekend.

‘Old’ Carr revved up for Bok run

Veteran loose forward Nizaam Carr is inspired by former teammates Deon Fourie, Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth to not give up on playing for the Springboks again.

‘Proud’ Bulls primed for derby duel

Nizaam Carr said the Vodacom Bulls are excited to defend their home turf against the Sharks when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.

Watch: Bok ‘head-butts’ English rival

A reminder of the result between SA and England at the World Cup maybe didn’t go down well, as Andre Esterhuizen and Courtney Lawes clashed in the Premiership.