Dobela set to roar for Lions at last
Flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela says he is expecting “a very fast game” when he makes his debut for the Lions against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Loftus ‘miracle’ must come from sharpshooters
The accuracy of goal-kickers Siya Masuku and Jordan Hendrikse will be key to the Sharks’ chances of upsetting the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE. @Vodacom #URC
Pick ’em: Lions edge Stormers, Bulls bruise Sharks
The SARugbymag.co.za team picks the Lions to edge the Stormers at Ellis Park, while the Bulls claim another SA derby scalp with a win against the Sharks at Loftus.
Keo & Zels: Jake’s Bulls to lead SA charge
Two crunch derbies are on the menu this week and the boys have got the Bulls to feast.
No retreat, no surrender for Steenekamp
Prop Gerhard Steenekamp says a “proud” Vodacom Bulls pack cannot rest on their laurels at scrum time and must dominate the Sharks when the teams clash on Saturday.
Rhyno revved up to give back to rugby
As far back as he can remember, Benetton’s Rhyno Smith had a rugby ball in his hand – although his path to the professional game wasn’t a straightforward one.
Sharks to counter big Bulls scrum
Backs coach Dave Williams says the Sharks will lean into their counter-attack to negate the Vodacom Bulls set-piece prowess in Saturday’s derby at Loftus Versfeld. #URC
Tshituka leads Sharks hunt on the Highveld
Vincent Tshituka retains the Sharks captaincy in the absence of Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Jake: Destiny is in our hands
Bulls boss Jake White believes Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld is a crucial step in the Pretoria outfit’s push for a home playoff.
‘Bere’ commits to Lions
The Lions have secured the services of another front-rower for the foreseeable future.
