Stormers must fix set-piece
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Stormers lineout came up short against the Lions, but the return of Schalk Burger could motivate the pack to stand tall for the Sharks encounter.
Ackermann 'rotates' his pride again
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Lions coach Johan Ackermann has again made changes to his team, ahead of the opening match of their four-game Australasia. Ackermann made two changes - both in key positions - for the encounter with...
Lions make two changes for Blues game
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaLions head coach Johan Ackermann opted for consistency, making two changes to the starting line-up against the Blues for their Super Rugby encounter in Auckland.
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoNew deal for Trimble: Ulster winger Andrew Trimble has confirmed he will be staying with the Irish province for the next two years, having signed a contract extension which will see him through to the...
Sharks backline to be bolstered
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Cell C Sharks’ backline is likely to be bolstered by the return of Springboks Frans Steyn and JP Pietersen for Saturday’s crucial Vodacom Super Rugby derby against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.
Heat is on the Stormers’ breakdown
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThey’ve won three games in three starts but the DHL Stormers won’t need to be told by outsiders that some urgent work is going to be required to their breakdown efficiency if they are to be competitive.
Blues' Mealamu to start in milestone Super Rugby game
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandInspirational Blues and All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu will become the most capped Super Rugby player in history as the Blues looked to end their winless start to the season, at North Harbour on Saturday...
Coetzee’s Burger dilemma
1 decade ago by iol.co.za60 minutes or 20 minutes? This is Allister Coetzee's "Schalk Burger conundrum" ahead of the match against the Sharks.
Bongi: Bring on Bismarck
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Stormers hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi is relishing the opportunity of going up against Springbok Bismarck du Plessis when the Sharks head to Newlands. Du Plessis is rated as the number one hooker in the...
Steyn, JP boost for Sharks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe presence of Francois Steyn and JP Pietersen at training at Kings Park is a timely restorative for the Sharks after the morale-sapping defeat to the Bulls.
