These Stormers don’t do blowouts
The bookmakers have overcooked the Stormers’ chances against Connacht, even if the Lions may justify favouritism up north, writes @mark_keohane
Weekend teams
Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides.
Jean: Emotional Stormers to win for Chippie
Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Hanyani Shimange expect the Stormers to give Chippie Solomon a fitting send-off at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Glasgow hammering still haunts Lions
The scars of last season’s loss in Glasgow are still fresh, and the Lions aren’t hiding from it.
Smith pulling Lions’ strings
Chris Smith is no longer playing second fiddle, with the Lions flyhalf now firmly in control.
Lions get double Bok boost
The Lions have welcomed back two Springboks ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Glasgow at Ellis Park.
Refreshed Lions ready for Glasgow
Lions captain Francke Horn says his side is raring to go against Vodacom URC log-leaders the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday.
State of the URC: SA sides eye playoff prize
The four South African teams have everything to play for as the Vodacom URC resumes this week.
Asenathi verdict delayed
Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye faces an anxious wait, with the outcome of his doping hearing still at least a month away.
SA Rugby U23 Cup’s value already clear
It may not be perfectly named, but the U23 Cup has already proven to be one of SA Rugby’s smartest moves, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
