Aphelele Fassi says his first season with the Springboks helped him understand how he can grow as a player after being named SA Rugby’s Young Player of the Year for 2021.
A relieved John Dobson applauded the Stormers’ resilience to salvage a draw at Kings Park on Saturday and he singled out Sharks battle tank Ox Nche for special praise.
The Stormers scored a 76th-minute try to snatch a victory away from the Vodacom Bulls in a thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria on Saturday.
Springbok and Bulls legend Fourie du Preez will provide input as a part-time coaching consultant and mentor at the Vodacom Bulls.
Jake White says it’s time for SA Rugby to close the door to the Springbok squad on overseas-based players.
As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship sides prepare for the festive schedule, the URC StatMaster has forecasted which eight teams could contest the playoffs later this season.
Scheduling for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship up to Round 17 has been completed with adjustments made to cater for postponed and rescheduled fixtures, organisers announced on Monday.
The Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Vodacom Bulls have reportedly each been granted a R3.6 million salary cap increase.
Five Springboks have been nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021.
A Sharks team featuring several returning Springboks proved too strong for the Vodacom Bulls in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday night.