WP part of Stormers ‘bigger picture’
Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign will provide the DHL Stormers brains trust with a “creative” outlet to trial youngsters and tactics.
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Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign will provide the DHL Stormers brains trust with a “creative” outlet to trial youngsters and tactics.
The Cheetahs will begin the defence of their title with a Free State derby in the new-look Currie Cup, while DHL Western Province close the opening round with a north-south clash against the Vodacom Bulls.
Western Province overcame a spirited Free State side in the final match of the U18 Craven Week on Saturday, while Boland and the Pumas ended their respective campaigns on a high.
U18 Craven Week captain Riley Norton is among 17 DHL Western Province players selected in the two SA Schools teams for the annual match between the sides on Thursday.
The Red Disa Consortium has this week concluded its equity deal to secure a controlling shareholding in WP Professional Rugby (Pty) Ltd.
The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.
The Lions have reportedly secured the services of Stormers and Western Province flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on a permanent basis.
SA Rugby has confirmed that they are searching for a new head of rugby, with Western Province’s Dave Wessels reported to be in the running for the role.
The six local unions that will be hosting Springbok Tests this year are unhappy with the fees that SA Rugby has charged for the matches.
Former Western Province flank Jarrod Taylor will start in his #URC debut for Scarlets in Friday’s clash with defending champions Munster. @Vodacom