Ellis Park is set for a blockbuster as the Lions face Connacht in a crucial URC Round 16 clash. With playoff spots up for grabs and PJ Botha celebrating his 100th cap, expect a fierce Highveld battle.
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has thrown his weight behind Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, insisting the gifted playmaker’s recent dip in form is the product of carrying too much on his shoulders for the Stormers. The 24-year-old…
The highveld air at United Rugby Championship time crackles differently when the Lions and Sharks circle each other. On Saturday at Ellis Park (14:00 kick-off), it won’t just be another derby – it will feel…
The Lions’ continuity and home-ground advantage make them competitive, but the Bulls’ returning Springbok firepower keeps this firmly in toss-up territory.
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has reached the stage where bruises linger, memories sting and revenge becomes the fuel in the tank. After the Sharks ripped up the Stormers’ unbeaten script in Cape Town,…
For the men from Johannesburg, it was heartbreak déjà vu. The were denied once again at the death, just as they were a year ago. For Griquas, it was sweet resurrection: their first Currie Cup crown since 1970, ending a drought older than most of their squad.
Adnaan Mohamed at Ellis Park Johannesburg – Ellis Park was supposed to be a fortress. Instead, on Saturday it became a leaking circus tent and the Springboks somehow managed to squeeze in every mistake possible…
“They played well in their last two matches against the British & Irish Lions, losing the second Test in the last few minutes, while they won the last match, so it’s going to be a big battle.”
Venter, who made his Test debut against Georgia during the Incoming Series, will partner up with Bongi Mbonambi and Asenathi Ntlabakanye as the back-up front row after Wessels suffered a niggle at training on Wednesday, which ruled him out of the match.
The double World Cup-winning captain moves from the flank to the scrum’s tail, hoping to steer the Springbok pack like a charioteer holding the reins of a warhorse in the Rugby Championship opener in Joburg.
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