Kiss wins Joseph coaching battle

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss hailed his team’s “brilliant industry” after they scored an impressive Super Rugby win over Jamie Joseph’s Highlanders. The hosts came through 31-14 in Brisbane on Friday night against a side that defeated the champion Crusaders in round...

Stormers explain Sacha captaincy call

Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has shed light on the decision to relieve Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the captaincy. Lock JD Schickerling will lead the side against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. “One of the reasons was to free Sacha up a bit. It...

Junior Boks outclass Georgia again

The Junior Springboks scored five tries in another convincing win against Georgia in Tbilisi on Friday. SA U20 triumphed 35-5 in cold and wet conditions, having led 21-0 at the break. The tourists won the first game 35-0 last Sunday, The tough conditions made handling...

Why Bulls benched Wilco

Johan Ackermann has clarified his selection of Morné Smith ahead of Wilco Louw for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Sharks at Loftus. Louw only recently returned from a Springbok-mandated rest period and Ackermann believes now is the right time to give Smith a...

Lions back Batho for Stormers clash

Batho Hlekani starts at blindside flank in one of two changes to the Lions pack for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Stormers at Ellis Park. The former Junior Boks star replaces Ruan Venter, who suffered a concussion against the Sharks last week, while...