Moerat: It’ll put a smile on my dad’s face

New DHL Stormers skipper Salmaan Moerat says his appointment will be an “immense honour” for his family, as he eyes bringing Champions Cup title success to the franchise.

Willemse locks in for France warm-up

SA-born second-row titan Paul Willemse starts in France’s final World Cup prep match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie has announced.

Stormers name new skipper

The DHL Stormers were delighted to announce that Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat will lead the inaugural Vodacom URC champions from next season.

Scotland take aim at Springboks

Gregor Townsend wants Scotland to raise their game in their final World Cup warm-up match in preparation for a crunch opener with defending champions, the Springboks.

Watch: Libbok locked on in London

His erratic goalkicking for the Springboks has raised eyebrows, but flyhalf Manie Libbok split the uprights with ease during a training session at The Stoop.

Pumas lose prop for World Cup

Argentina suffered a major blow when veteran prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro was ruled out of the World Cup after rupturing his Achilles tendon, the country’s federation said.

Foster: Boks to get us ready for battle

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has laughed off predecessor Steve Hansen’s ‘defection’ to the Wallabies, and is rather focused on Friday’s epic clash against the Springboks.

‘Specmagic’ is back for Blitzboks

Seasoned playmaker Rosko Specman is relishing his return to the national sevens setup, and is confident South Africa can become No 1 in the world again.

Jake to blood new Bulls in Namibia

Reinhardt Ludwig will captain a 25-man Vodacom Bulls squad to Namibia where they will take on the Welwitschias, as the Pretoria outfit ramps up preparations for next season.

Lions pounce on SA forwards coach

The Lions were delighted to announce that a former Southern Kings tactician with international pedigree has signed a deal with the Joburg outfit from next season.