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The Sharks’ Vodacom URC campaign hangs in the balance after Highveld setbacks and demands an immediate response in Durban, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Sharks cannot afford another slip after taking “two steps forward and a big one backwards” in the South African derbies, with their playoff push at risk if […]

Zels is adamant that Rassie will take Dad’s Army to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but Keo says there’s going to be place for some youthful bolters. The post Keo & Zels: Is Markus Muller Rassie’s World Cup bolter? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Zels is adamant that Rassie will take Dad’s Army to

JP Pietersen has thrown his support behind teenage fullback Luan Giliomee ahead of the Sharks’ crucial Vodacom URC clash with Munster. Giliomee will start at Kings Park on Saturday in the absence of injured duo Aphelele Fassi (shoulder) and Jaco Williams (hamstring). Pietersen believes the 19-year-old is ready for the step up. “He’s a talented

Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani insists there is still significant room for improvement ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Dragons. The Stormers are coming off a 32-19 win against the Bulls at Loftus last week that ended a three-match losing run in the Vodacom URC and moved them back up to second on the log.

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn will anchor Munster’s pack when they take on the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. Kleyn’s inclusion and the absence of some of their stars who had been on Six Nations duty with Ireland, brings a familiar physical edge to the Vodacom URC clash in Durban. The visitors have made six

Coach JP Pietersen has made eight changes to the Sharks starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against Munster at Kings Park. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi returns from a break to earn his 50th cap for the Durban-based club, while there’s a new front row, with Phatu Ganyane, Fez Mbatha and Hanro Jacobs rotating with

Ruhan Nel has warned the Stormers against complacency in Sunday’s clash with the Dragons following their win over the Vodacom Bulls. Speaking on Thursday, the Stormers captain said the Welsh club is a quality outfit that would punish any drop-off in standards or intensity in their Vodacom URC clash at Cape Town Stadium. “I think

Sebastian de Klerk is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious foot injury. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann on Thursday confirmed the winger will likely be out until the end of the year after going down in the 32-19 defeat to the Stormers at Loftus. “It’s a

The Seattle Seawolves hope their visit to Cape Town will help grow the game in the USA, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Rugby is still trying to get a foothold Stateside among the big ticket sports like American football, baseball and basketball – even though the USA will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup. The Seawolves,

The Stormers have rung the changes for Sunday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Dragons at Cape Town Stadium. Dan du Plessis and Seabelo Senatla will start at inside centre and right wing respectively having recovered from long-term injuries, while Evan Roos, who missed last week’s clash against the Bulls at Loftus, returns at No 8.