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Check out the match 23s for this weekend’s Vodacom URC quarter-finals. GLASGOW WARRIORS vs CONNACHT (Friday, 8:45pm SA time) GLASGOW WARRIORS – 15 Josh McKay, 14 Kyle Steyn (c), 13 Stafford McDowall, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Kyle Rowe, 10 Dan Lancaster, 9 George Horne, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Alex […]

Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers believe the Stormers need to tighten up their execution against Cardiff on Saturday to advance beyond the Vodacom URC quarter-finals. The Welsh outfit stunned the Stormers in the final round of league action, exposing defensive weaknesses and capitalising on a loose, error-riddled display from the Cape side. And according

Stormers scrumhalf Imad Khan is embracing the pressure of playoff rugby ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final against Cardiff at Cape Town Stadium. The 22-year-old is in line to start in the injury absence of Springbok veteran Cobus Reinach and form a key playmaking combination with Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. When asked at Stormers training

Coach Clayton McMillan says Munster head to Pretoria believing they can upset the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s URC quarter-final. The Irish province narrowly lost 34-31 on their last visit to Loftus Versfeld and also claimed a memorable 27-22 victory at Loftus during the 2023-24 season – results McMillan believes prove Munster can compete with Johan

Prop Andrew Porter says Leinster are determined to defend their Vodacom URC title after another painful Investec Champions Cup final defeat. The Irish giants go into Saturday’s URC quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium on the back of a crushing 41-19 loss to Bordeaux Bègles in Bilbao. It was Leinster’s fifth Champions Cup final

Stormers coach John Dobson has backed his side to overcome Cardiff in Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final at Cape Town Stadium. The Stormers head into the knockout clash under pressure after a disappointing defeat to Cardiff in the final round of league action – a result Dobson says left his side emotionally drained and searching for

Cardiff have confirmed that their South African import has signed a long-term deal to stay at the Arms Park. Scrumhalf Johan Mulder has become a key figure for Cardiff since arriving ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, earning widespread praise for his physical edge, defensive intensity and attacking spark. Mulder has made 33 appearances for the

England’s preparations for their blockbuster Nations Championship clash against the Springboks have suffered an early setback. Scrumhalf Alex Mitchell is facing a race against time to be fit after suffering a hamstring injury during a training camp last week. The Northampton Saints playmaker is now expected to miss the remainder of the Premiership season and

Ricky Schroeder chats with five Gen Z players from the Bulls – Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cameron Hanekom, Cheswill Jooste and Sebastian de Klerk and Katlego Letebele. MARCELL: Bulls already in knockout mode The post Watch: Generation URZ – Bulls appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Ricky Schroeder chats with five Gen Z players from the Bulls

Home teams are clear favourites to win this week’s quarter-finals but the boys predict an upset that keeps the Bulls at home in the semis. The post Keo & Zels: Connacht, do the Bulls a favour – URC quarter-final predictions appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Home teams are clear favourites to win this week’s