Keo & Zels: Delightful derbies double as Bok trials
Fresh off a fortnight of Investec Champions Cup action, the Boks and Bok hopefuls will clash in two brutal SA derbies.
Weekend teams
Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Test matches.
Maart inspired by good friend Arendse
Stormers flyer Dylan Maart is looking to emulate Kurt-Lee Arendse’s path to the green and gold.
Swys: Bulls must get balance right
Swys de Bruin says the Vodacom Bulls’ issues run beyond defence – and has full faith in Johan Ackermann to turn things around.
Injuries rock Bulls ahead of Sharks clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann will be forced into another significant reshuffle as he attempts to get his side back on track against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Lowe: Leinster want attacking fluidity
Defending URC champions Leinster are winning again, but James Lowe insists results alone won’t be enough as the Irish giants head into a season-defining block of interprovincial clashes.
Jaque: Stormers will punish loose Lions
Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie says the Stormers’ threat lies in their ability to capitalise on opposition mistakes in open play.
Cobus clash excites Krappie
Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg says he’s excited to test himself against Springbok teammate Cobus Reinach at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Bulls target rare Shark Tank triumph
The Bulls will seek a second Vodacom URC win against the Sharks at Kings Park in five attempts on Saturday.
Ackers aims to get Bulls’ heads right
Johan Ackermann says mental readiness will be crucial for the Bulls ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash with the Sharks in Durban.
