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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Hacjivah Dayimani of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dayimani fired up to break Bok ceiling

Hacjivah Dayimani hopes that getting involved in the trenches for the DHL Stormers catches the attention of the Springbok selectors as he dreams of reaching “greater heights”.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Wandisile Simelane of Bulls during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dayimani: Stormers will help Simelane be the best

Hacjivah Dayimani has welcomed the opportunity to reunite with Wandisile Simelane, backing the DHL Stormers to help his best friend realise his potential.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Manie Libbok of the Stormers greets fans after the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

SA sides help URC break records

South Africa’s rugby franchises again led the way as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship broke another attendance record this past weekend, with the two local derbies accounting for almost half of the total figure.

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Boks suffer Kleyn setback

The Springboks have suffered another second row blow after it was confirmed that lock Jean Kleyn will be undergoing knee surgery.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 02: Wandisile Simelane of the XEROX Golden Lions in action before the Carling Currie Cup match between Phakisa Pumas and Xerox Lions at Mbombela Stadium on December 02, 2021 in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Simelane arrives at Stormers promised land

Two years after first being linked with a move to the DHL Stormers, Wandisile Simelane has finally completed his move to Cape Town, where he will realise his immense potential, writes DYLAN JACK.

State of the Euro Cups: Stormers tackle stung Sale

The DHL Stormers can take a major step towards the Champions Cup playoffs when they host a Sale Sharks side boasting a few familiar faces on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14287794by) Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Marius Louw of Emirates Lions celebrates winning BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 06 Jan 2024

How the Lions came back to bite the Sharks

Coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Marius Louw pinpointed an adjustment in two key areas for the Lions’ heroic comeback win against the Sharks at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC

John Plumtree head coach of Sharks during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on the 25 November 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Plum: ‘Leaders’ on the hook for Sharks fade

A disappointed John Plumtree says the Sharks paid the price for “terrible” decision-making in surrendering a 15-point lead to lose against the Lions on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 06: Marius Louw, captain of Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Lions fightback floors Sharks

Sanele Nohamba converted a late Marius Louw try as the Lions clawed back from a 15-point first-half deficit to overcome the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

epa09336170 The scrums of the British & Irish Lions and Sharks meet during their rugby tour match at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 10 July 2021. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Sharks braced for Lions scrum battle

Head coach John Plumtree expects a heavyweight contest between two powerful front rows when the Sharks and Lions lock horns at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC