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South Africa’s schools system continues to fast-track players into elite rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Stormers coach John Dobson’s decision to hand 18-year-old Markus Muller a debut against the Glasgow Warriors is another example of a system that trusts readiness over age and rewards bold selection. Muller, fresh out […]

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has voiced concern over reports the British & Irish Lions are considering changes to their long-standing 12-year rotation model. The Telegraph reported earlier this week that the Lions have begun exploring alternative touring models beyond their long-standing rotation between South Africa, New Zealand and Australia – a system in place

The Sharks are reportedly exploring two overseas options as they look to recruit an experienced flyhalf ahead of next season. Rapport understands that coach JP Pietersen is in talks with seasoned internationals James O’Connor and Tommaso Allan. O’Connor signed a one-year deal with the Leicester Tigers in June last year after replacing Handré Pollard, who

The Bulls are reportedly closing in on another major backline signing, and this time it could come at the expense of the Sharks. According to Rapport, teenage prodigy Luan Giliomee is on his way to Pretoria as Johan Ackermann continues building an explosive attacking squad at Loftus. The 19-year-old made his Vodacom URC debut for

Handré Pollard’s 79th-minute penalty goal snatched victory for the Vodacom Bulls against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday night. The Springbok flyhalf scored 18 points in a crucial 23-21 win that moved the Bulls up to seventh on the Vodacom URC log, ahead of Ulster, with two rounds remaining. Pollard was successful with all five

Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions have put their playoff fate in their own hands, in stark contrast to previous seasons. The Lions extended their winning streak in the competition to six with a 33-21 victory against in-form Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday. It moved them up to third on the log, with fourth-placed Leinster

The Stormers’ 48-12 victory against the Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Saturday may have come at a cost. Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach left the field in the 60th minute with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. The medical cart was called, but the 35-year-old managed to limp off unaided. However, Stormers coach

Coach John Dobson believes a measured game plan paid rich dividends in the Stormers’ 48-12 demolition of the Glasgow Warriors. The Stormers bounced back from a 33-24 to Connacht last week with a convincing performance that took them back to the top of the Vodacom URC log with two rounds remaining. Dobson admitted the build-up

Debutant Markus Muller was roared onto the field by the Stormers faithful, a moment coach John Dobson described as “special”. At 18 years, nine months and 19 days, the midfielder became the youngest-ever player for the Stormers when he came on against the Glasgow Warriors at Cape Town Stadium with 14 minutes to go. “That

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