Bok power fuels SA URC challenge
The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers are counting on their Springboks to set the pace on tour, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Loubscher: Benetton bring huge fight
Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says execution and game management will be key when the Lions face Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.
Dobbo: Gaza, Sacha genuinely keen to play
Stormers coach John Dobson says it was an easy decision to start Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against the Scarlets on Friday.
Bok superstars back for Stormers
The Stormers wasted no time reintroducing two of their Springbok superstars for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with the Scarlets in Llanelli.
Plum: Hooker to go Frans Steyn route
Sharks coach John Plumtree says Ethan Hooker will return to the midfield once he’s further developed his game.
Weekend teams
Check out the South African match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches!
Big guns return for Sharks
Four returning Springboks have been included in the Sharks match 23 for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash with Leinster in Dublin.
Bok hooker to take on Stormers
Marnus van der Merwe returns to the Scarlets starting XV for Friday’s Vodacom URC clash with the Stormers at Parc y Scarlets.
URC teams sound R360 alarm
South Africa’s URC franchises have voiced growing concern about the proposed R360 competition.
Scarlets fight to keep Bok hooker
Coach Dwayne Peel says the Scarlets are doing everything possible to hold onto in-form Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe.
