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Chiefs hit midfield trouble in South Africa

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Injuries to Sonny Bill Williams and Tim Nanai-Williams mean the Chiefs are likely to field a new-look midfield combination against the Sharks this weekend. Williams is struggling with concussion. ...

Coetzee happy with strong, fit squad

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes his squad is in a better space physically heading into their four-match Vodacom Super Rugby tour of Australasia.

How the Stormers lost to the Chiefs in the first half

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

It was hot at Newlands last Saturday, and the Chiefs handled the heat better than the Stormers. Much of the focus in the post-mortem has been on the second half. Did the Cape Town coaches err by replacing...

Perfect timing for Vermeulen break

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

If there was ever a good time for Stormers coach Allister Coetzee to rest captain Duane Vermeulen it is now.

Force will have 'attitude' at Loftus

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Western Force utility back Marcel Brache is no stranger to Loftus Versfeld. That is why he feels the men from Perth requires a 'change of attitude'. The Force arrived in South Africa this week, ahead...

Steyn v SBW clash off the cards

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The much anticipated clash between Springbok Frans Steyn and All Black Sonny Bill Williams is off the cards. Williams has been ruled out of the Super Rugby crunch encounter between his Chiefs team...

Stormers kickers let them down

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee acknowledged that the best team won Saturday’s clash with New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby conference leaders, the Chiefs.

Super Rugby Round 5 Review - Team Of The Week And More

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

Man of the Match I found four of these selections straight-forward and three difficult. How did you rate the players’ performances? Hurricanes vs Blues:              ...

Super Rugby: 5 Things We Learnt From Round 5

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

1     The Blues and Reds each go into a bye week and the decision-makers in charge of these franchises need to decide within the next few days whether they are going to back head...

Waratahs captain demands improvement

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis is demanding his team-mates lift their game as Super Rugby's reigning champions face a test of character to keep their title defence alive. The Waratahs host the table-topping...