PSDT to kick off Bok season undercooked?
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recovery from shoulder surgery could leave the Springbok star with roughly a month to prepare for the start of the world champions’ 2025 Test calendar year.
Wallabies great replaces crocked Bok in Japan
Former Australia skipper Michael Hooper is coming out of retirement to play for Toyota Verblitz as injury cover for two-time World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit.
World Cup-winning coaches reunite in Japan
Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan’s Toyota Verblitz next season, the club has confirmed, reuniting him with Steve Hansen.
Cheetahs aim to bring Crusaders to Bloem
Super Rugby giants, the Crusaders could be making a trip to Bloemfontein later in the year to compete against the Cheetahs in the Toyota Challenge.
PSDT enjoying stint under former All Blacks coach
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has opened up on his experience of being coached by World Cup-winner Steve Hansen at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
PSDT set for SA return?
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit could reportedly make a return to South Africa from Japan months before next year’s Rugby World Cup.
Defeat for Du Toit in long-awaited return to action
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit suffered defeat in his first game back from injury when his club Verblitz were beaten by 42 points in the Japanese Top League this weekend.
Willie commits to Verblitz
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced he has agreed to a contract extension with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Cheetahs lock in Hugo for Bloem return
Lock Reniel Hugo is poised to return to the Cheetahs following a two-year stint at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Read uncertain over playing future
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read doubts he will return to Japan this year, but will wait and see over fulfilling the final year of his contract in 2021.
