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Sazi Sandi says the Stormers expect a heavyweight clash up front against Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The Cape side’s set-piece did not wilt in the cauldron of Loftus Versfeld against the Vodacom Bulls and was utterly dominant at home against the Dragons on Saturday. Yet the Stormers only sit seventh […]

Munster have been bolstered by the arrival of three Ireland Test players ahead of their Round 14 Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls in Pretoria. Craig Casey, Jeremy Loughman and Jack Crowley have all linked up with the touring squad after arriving in Cape Town on Sunday. The trio were already put through their paces

Emile van Heerden is relishing the added responsibility in the Sharks pack. With veteran Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth unavailable since November due to suspension, Van Heerden has played a key role in the second row. “Pressure might not be the right word. I think it’s a responsibility,” the 25-year-old said ahead of Friday night’s Vodacom URC

Sazi Sandi’s remarkable journey has brought him to the brink of his 50th Stormers cap, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The 27-year-old tighthead prop is set to reach the milestone on Saturday night against Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium. “It’s definitely special,” said Sandi, who came off the bench in the Stormers’ win against the Dragons

Cobus Wiese says the Vodacom Bulls must be more desperate and physical than Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls bounced back from a disappointing home loss to the Stormers with a 40-7 win against Cardiff last week to retain eighth place on the Vodacom URC log with five rounds of the regular season

Attack coach Dawie Snyman says the Stormers must be more clinical after leaving points out on the park against the Dragons. The Stormers created numerous scoring chances in their 29-21 Vodacom URC win at Cape Town Stadium but poor execution kept the Welsh side in the game. “We created a lot of opportunities,” said Snyman

Seattle Seawolves coach Allen Clarke says he’s proud of his side for going “toe-to-toe” with the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town on Sunday. While the Seawolves lost 45-14, Clarke praised their “character and resilience” in what was a pre-season friendly for the Major League Rugby franchise. “For 50 minutes, we went toe-to-toe with a quality

Emeris winger Edward Sigauke left several Tuks defenders for dead in Pretoria on Monday night. WRAP: Maties edge Eagles, Tuks go top   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Varsity Cup (@varsitycupsa) The post Watch: Emeris rocket scorches Tuks defence appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Emeris winger Edward Sigauke left

New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa won’t be the biggest challenge of his career. MORE: Rennie’s All Blacks assistants revealed New All Black assistant coach Neil Barnes on the Springboks, but also why they aren’t the biggest challenge he’ll face in his coaching career pic.twitter.com/uAxPggJEso —

Luan Giliomee’s stunning Sharks debut against Munster was the latest chapter in a journey that has been years in the making. The 19-year-old fullback announced himself in emphatic fashion at Kings Park, scoring a try and playing a key role in a 45-0 Vodacom URC win, underlining his immense potential. Giliomee hails from Ceres in