Don’t underestimate scrum value
The Lions and Sharks scrum down

Don’t underestimate scrum value

The set-piece battle between the Lions and Sharks on Saturday sent out another stark reminder about the match-defining perils of a malfunctioning scrum, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Du Toit to focus on lock
Pieter-Steph du Toit

Du Toit to focus on lock

Forwards coach Russell Winter says the Stormers will primarily view Pieter-Steph du Toit as a specialist lock this Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Foreign scalps the measure of progress
Ngani Laumape scores against the Bulls in 2017

Foreign scalps the measure of progress

The next few rounds of Super Rugby will give us a more accurate idea of where the South African teams stand in relation to their more fancied New Zealand counterparts, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Stormers are top – for now
Stormers centre Damian de Allende breaks the line to score

Stormers are top – for now

The Stormers moved to the top of the South African conference standings, while the Lions began their campaign with an important win over the Sharks in round one, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Kings remain winless in Pro14
Andisa Ntsila is wrapped up in a tackle

Kings remain winless in Pro14

Two second-half penalty tries saw the Ospreys overturn a five-point half-time deficit to claim a 26-12 win over the Kings at the Liberty Stadium on Friday night. (more…)

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Weakened Warriors defeat Cheetahs
Niko Matawalu scores

Weakened Warriors defeat Cheetahs

The Glasgow Warriors scored five tries to beat the Cheetahs 37-23 at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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