Category: RUGBY
Toulouse face ‘improved’ Euro champs in Top 14 final
Toulouse assistant coach Jerome Kaino doesn’t expect another “walkover” against Bordeaux-Begles in the French Top 14 final on Saturday. Kaino’s side hammered Bordeaux-Begles 59-3 in last season’s Top 14 decider,
Read MoreDu Preez has golden Bok opportunity
Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Read MoreRassie not someone who likes to lose
Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday. Speaking to the media
Read MoreRassie hints at captaincy change
Siya Kolisi remains Rassie Erasmus’ first-choice Springbok skipper, but the head coach is looking at “young blood” to potentially succeed the two-time World Cup winner. Kolisi will lead the world
Read MoreMoneyman: Boks, Lions to feast
The Money Man says the smart money is on the Boks and Lions to cover the spread against the Baa Baas and Western Force on Saturday. The post
Read MoreSchalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz
Springbok legend Schalk Burger’s stories from his time in the Barbarians camp will have you in stitches as fans gear up for a historic clash between the teams in Cape
Read MoreScarlets move made Bok dream come true
Hooker Marnus van der Merwe says his move to Wales fast-tracked his Springbok dream, and he’s ready to grab his chance with both hands against the Barbarians on Saturday. Named
Read MoreLevy to lead new-look WP coaching team
Western Province have confirmed skills guru Labeeb Levy as head coach of the Cape side for the 2025 Currie Cup campaign. The experienced Levy will have recently retired Brok Harris
Read MoreSaffas locked in to battle Boks for Baa Baas
Lock Ruben van Heerden and fellow South African David Ribbans start in the engine room of a Peter O’Mahony-led Barbarians side against the Springboks on Saturday. The Baa Baas face
Read MoreSacha: Too much hype, not enough balance?
Rassie Erasmus has challenged the uber-talented Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bring composure to his starting role for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday. Flyhalf Feinberg-Mngomezulu, fresh off a standout Vodacom
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