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.
Simelane needs to step out of limbo
Wandisile Simelane is in the stage of his career where potential needs to be realised and talent needs to meet temperament, writes DYLAN JACK.
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.
‘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.
Dejected Dobson: URC is tougher than ever
John Dobson is one of the cheeriest, most upbeat figures in the game, so when he cuts a dejected figure you know times are challenging.
Plum tickled pink by classy Boks
Sharks boss John Plumtree has welcomed the boost from the returning Springboks for the team ahead of another tough assignment this weekend against the Vodacom Bulls.
State of the URC: SA teams back with a bang
The Bulls demolished Connacht at Loftus, and the Lions and Sharks followed with big home wins in round 6.
Stormers need leaders, not just hope
A change in mentality and the return of World Cup-winning Springboks will transform the DHL Stormers after a challenging tour in Europe, writes MARK KEOHANE.
