Nyakane: It’s personal for me
Trevor Nyakane is cracking his knuckles in anticipation of a “massive challenge” when the Sharks engage with the Bulls’ heavyweight set piece at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Stormers sharpen claws for derby duel
Attack coach Dawie Snyman says it is crucial the Stormers are clinical on both sides of the ball against the Lions on Saturday, as prop Frans Malherbe challenges the pack to lift their game. @Vodacom #URC
Moodie: Bulls owe Sharks one
Winger Canan Moodie says the Vodacom Bulls have unfinished business with the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday.
Boeta: I have BMT
Vodacom Bulls utility back Boeta Chamberlain insists he will be ready to step up should Saturday’s URC match against the Sharks at Loftus come down to a last-minute goal kick.
Frans focused on Lions hunt, not milestone
Frans Malherbe is relishing the opportunity to earn his 150th cap for the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday, but says it won’t distract him from the team’s main goal.
Horn: Contract extensions to grow Lions pride
Francke Horn is one of three key Lions players to have signed extensions this week, and the No 8 believes the continuity will push the team to the next level. @Vodacom #URC
Ox is number one in URC
Sharks scrum juggernaut Ox Nche has been unveiled as the best player in the Vodacom URC, according to the official competition ranking system.
Midfield maestro stays in Lions’ den
Henco van Wyk is set to star in the Lions midfield for at least another two years after signing a contract extension.
Venter giving back more than he takes
Springbok and Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter’s childhood was like no other.
Keo & Zels: Derby delight has Rassie raving!
No-one will have been more pleased with the quality of the crunch North-South derby than Bok coach Rassie Erasmus.
