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An in-form Stormer is reportedly the leading locally-based candidate to receive an invitation to the Springboks’ first alignment camp of the year. Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has been a standout performer this season, racking up multiple Man of the Match awards and, according to Rapport, he has edged ahead of his domestic rivals as […]

Rassie Erasmus’ comments on the Springboks’ lock depth are not accidental, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Erasmus has deliberately gone public about their second-row stocks because it is the one position where reinforcement is required if the Springboks are to win a third successive World Cup. “When Erasmus says the

After eight seasons in the Lions jersey, one of Ellis Park’s most loyal servants has reportedly decided it’s time for a fresh start. According to Rapport, Gianni Lombard will swap Joburg for Durban later this year, with the 28-year-old set to join the Sharks in a move that could prove a shrewd piece of business for

The Vodacom Bulls are moving closer to securing a replacement for retired flyhalf Johan Goosen. According to Rapport, the Bulls are in discussions with the Dragons over a possible move that would see Tinus de Beer return to Loftus Versfeld from Wales. The 30-year-old, who began his senior career in Pretoria almost a decade ago, is

JP Pietersen is expected to be appointed Sharks head coach on a permanent basis, while John Plumtree could play a consulting role. According to Rapport, an announcement on the Sharks coaching structure is understood to be imminent, with owner Marco Masotti in Durban this week as key decisions near completion. Pietersen has been in charge

Rassie Erasmus does not believe tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye knowingly took a banned substance and is hoping for the “right result”. Ntlabakanye is due to present his case at the end of March after his initial hearing, scheduled for December, was postponed to allow both his legal team and the South African Institute for Drug-Free

Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu blamed ill-discipline and set-piece errors for a second straight loss to the Sharks. The KwaZulu-Natalians won 36-24 at Kings Park on Saturday – the first time they’ve done the double in one season over the Stormers since 2012 Super Rugby. The Stormers were unable to build on

Sharks coach JP Pietersen was pleased with his side’s conversion rate inside the Stormers’ 22 at Kings Park on Saturday. The KwaZulu-Natalians ran in five tries in a 36-24 Vodacom URC win that lifted them from 11th to eighth on the log and consigned the Stormers to a second successive coastal derby defeat. While the

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says his team’s first-half performance laid the platform for their 52-17 win at Ellis Park. The Bulls scored four tries in the opening stanza to build a commanding 26-3 lead and never looked in danger of being caught by the Lions. Ackermann said the Bulls’ ability to mix their game

Was this a try for Sharks wing Jaco Williams or had Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant dotted the ball down? Watch the video below and cast your vote! Try for the Sharks. Right call? pic.twitter.com/m5yoPC80x3 — Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) January 31, 2026 Should Jaco Williams have been awarded this try? Yes No ResultsVote The post POLL: