Eben leads Bok-powered Sharks hunt
Eben Etzebeth makes his long-awaited return to action as Sharks captain in a Springbok-laden team to face Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday night. @Vodacom #URC
Watch: Benetton feeling bullish on Highveld
Leaving no stone unturned in preparation for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Lions, the Benetton squad hit the weights during a gym session at Loftus Versfeld.
Edinburgh rest and rotate for Sharks
Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead prop in one of five changes to Edinburgh’s starting XV for Friday’s @Vodacom #URC match against the Sharks.
Nienaber: Defence can’t win you games
Jacques Nienaber has been lauded for his impact in ratcheting up Leinster’s defence, but the two-time world champion coach emphasises the role of incisive attack in winning games.
Sacha to keep playing on the edge
Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he won’t change his all-out approach to the game despite the risk that comes with it. @Vodacom #URC
Nortje: Bulls face pressure test
Captain Ruan Nortje says the @Vodacom Bulls must handle the pressure of playing Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday better than they did in defeat to Edinburgh. #URC
Ex-Shark plots Durbanites’ downfall
Edinburgh attack and backs coach Scott Mathie is excited by the “massive challenge” provided by his former team, the Sharks.
Connacht coach quits on eve of SA tour
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has left his role ahead of a two-match Vodacom URC tour of South Africa.
Rieko joins Bok champs in Dublin
Blues and All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has signed a sabbatical deal with Leinster.
Stormers to provide ‘a good fight’ up front
Connacht expect a big scrum battle against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday even with Neethling Fouche sitting in the stands.
