Lions' Mapoe to miss Sharks clash
7 years ago by iol.co.zaSpringbok centre Lionel Mapoe has failed to recover in time and will miss the big Super Rugby match against the Sharks at Ellis Park.
Bulls coach Marais refuses to criticise players
7 years ago by iol.co.zaBulls coach Nollis Marais has refused to criticise his under-performing players ahead of Saturday's showdown against Chiefs in Hamilton.
Botha to start as Bulls ring the changes
7 years ago by iol.co.zaArno Botha will make a first appearance for the Bulls in Super Rugby this year when the three-time champions take on the Chiefs on Saturday.
Chiefs coach looking for improvement against the Bulls
7 years ago by iol.co.zaChiefs coach Dave Rennie says his side must improve on their narrow win over the Rebels in Saturday's clash with the Bulls.
Elusive Du Plessis deserves to start for the Stormers
7 years ago by iol.co.zaCreative, elusive and with an eye for a gap, Dan du Plessis deserves to start for the Stormers against the Cheetahs on Saturday, writes Wynona Louw.
Sharks looking inward ahead of Ellis Park clash, says Mvovo
7 years ago by iol.co.zaLwazi Mvovo says the Sharks are focussed on their own play, and not the Lions or their undefeated streak at Ellis Park, ahead of Saturday's game.
Speedy lineout ploys a Cheetahs feature
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Stormers will have to be wary of the Cheetahs innovative lineout plays when the sides clash at Newlands on Saturday, writes Wynona Louw.
Western Force denounces Super Rugby reduction speculation
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Western Force has denounced speculative media reports that they will be axed from next season’s competition.
Sharks’ ‘full game’ approach
7 years ago by iol.co.zaNothing the Sharks have produced so far this Super Rugby campaign will suffice if they are to beat the Lions, says forwards coach Jaco Pienaar.
Force deny they face Super axe
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Western Force dismissed claims that they will be removed from Super Rugby after a report suggested they will be scrapped in a revamped format.
