Rassie Erasmus has drafted the utility forward into his squad for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Fourie will join the Springboks in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning ahead of the historic series, which resumes at 10bet Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August.
Every chef dreams of serving the perfect first dish. On Friday night, Yaqeen “The Chef” Ahmed cooks on rugby’s biggest stage when the Stormers rookie lines up opposite childhood idol Beauden Barrett. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year has already praised the young playmaker ahead of their unforgettable first meeting.
Yaqeen “The Chef” Ahmed is stepping into rugby’s hottest kitchen for his DHL Stormers debut. The ingredients are ready.
The oven is blazing. Now it’s time to see what The Chef serves against the All Blacks.
Vernon Paulo’s relentless style has earned him the nickname War Dog. The Stormers hooker explains the mentality behind the name.
Jean-Luc du Plessis will carry more than the captain’s armband when the DHL Stormers XXIII launch their Carling Currie Cup campaign against defending champions Suzuki Griquas at DHL Stadium on Friday night. The experienced flyhalf…
Ruben van Heerden completes a remarkable full-circle rugby story after joining the Springbok squad ahead of the Barbarians clash.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ selection 0f 21 uncapped players represent a glimpse into the Boks long-term planning, emphasising the importance of building depth ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup with the elevation of Yaqeen Ahmed and Imad Khan suggesting both players are firmly on the national radar as potential contributors beyond the immediate campaign.
The Stormers have lost one of the competition’s most gifted attacking players at the worst possible time. Yet in Jurie Matthee they possess a flyhalf whose game may be tailor-made for the unforgiving demands of knockout rugby.
For South African rugby, it is a reminder that the country’s greatest export may not be its players alone. Its coaching talent continues to leave footprints across the global game.
By the end of Saturday, two teams will advance to the URC Grand Final. Yet regardless of who survives, South African rugby will already have secured a notable victory.
For the Stormers faithful, the message is clear. Their favourite son is back. And somewhere inside Cape Town Stadium, the ghosts of defenders beaten by Kolbe’s dancing feet are already groaning in anticipation.
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