Matthee: I’m not trying to be like Manie
Flyhalf Jurie Matthee backs his playmaking skills and is ready to lead the Stormers attack against the Lions in another key Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Loftus ‘miracle’ must come from sharpshooters
The accuracy of goal-kickers Siya Masuku and Jordan Hendrikse will be key to the Sharks’ chances of upsetting the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE. @Vodacom #URC
Keo & Zels: Jake’s Bulls to lead SA charge
Two crunch derbies are on the menu this week and the boys have got the Bulls to feast.
No retreat, no surrender for Steenekamp
Prop Gerhard Steenekamp says a “proud” Vodacom Bulls pack cannot rest on their laurels at scrum time and must dominate the Sharks when the teams clash on Saturday.
Rhyno revved up to give back to rugby
As far back as he can remember, Benetton’s Rhyno Smith had a rugby ball in his hand – although his path to the professional game wasn’t a straightforward one.
Sharks to counter big Bulls scrum
Backs coach Dave Williams says the Sharks will lean into their counter-attack to negate the Vodacom Bulls set-piece prowess in Saturday’s derby at Loftus Versfeld. #URC
Tshituka leads Sharks hunt on the Highveld
Vincent Tshituka retains the Sharks captaincy in the absence of Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Jake: Destiny is in our hands
Bulls boss Jake White believes Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld is a crucial step in the Pretoria outfit’s push for a home playoff.
Stormers sharpen claws for derby duel
Attack coach Dawie Snyman says it is crucial the Stormers are clinical on both sides of the ball against the Lions on Saturday, as prop Frans Malherbe challenges the pack to lift their game. @Vodacom #URC
Frans focused on Lions hunt, not milestone
Frans Malherbe is relishing the opportunity to earn his 150th cap for the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday, but says it won’t distract him from the team’s main goal.
