Aphelele Fassi

Boks already implementing player succession plan

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says experienced players like Willie le Roux are playing a vital role in blooding potential successors Aphelele Fassi and Yaw Penxe into the squad.

Watch: Bulls veterans demonstrate class again

Bulls veterans Morné Steyn, Cornal Hendricks and Gio Aplon again showed this past weekend that they’ve still got what it takes to keep up with the younger generation in both attack and defence.

Watch: Simelane gets ‘Weekend Special’ed’

Lions centre Wandisile Simelane, who himself is known for his wicked side-step, was on the receiving end from Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi during Saturday’s clash at Kings Park.

Watch: Fassi’s rise continues

Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi again showcased his counter-attacking threat by beating several defenders in this past weekend’s opening match of the Rainbow Cup SA against the Stormers.

Currie Cup final: Players to watch

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE picks the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks players to look out for ahead of the Currie Cup final.

Bosch excited by Sharks backline

Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch believes their new-look backline will step up in the absence of several key players when the Super Rugby Unlocked and the Currie Cup kicks off. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Fassi injury blow for Sharks, Boks

Sharks fullback and Springbok hopeful Aphelele Fassi has been ruled out for up to four months due to a shoulder injury.

Best of YouTube: SA schoolboys’ speed, steps

In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation from Die Hard Rugby of South African schoolboy rugby players showcasing their incredible pace and sidesteps.

The Ultimate Showdown trivia quiz: Forwards vs Backs

In round two of the Sharks’ Ultimate Showdown trivia quiz, Aphelele Fassi and Marius Louw face off against Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit to find out whether the brainpower resides with the squad’s forwards or backs.