The main South African focus as the Investec Champions Cup returns with round three this weekend will be on the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ clash with French giants Toulouse, while the other two local sides still have an outside chance of advancing to the playoffs.

DHL Stormers director of rugby, John Dobson has cleared the air on rumors linking Sharks flanker, Siya Kolisi with a potential return to the United Rugby Championship side in Cape Town. 

Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree has provided an update on the injuries of several Springboks who have missed recent matches.

Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree feels a year of work with his side could be undone by injuries after registering another away United Rugby Championship defeat, courtesy of the DHL Stormers on Saturday.  The Sharks played out to a 24-20 loss in a contentious battle with the Stormers in Cape Town, suffering the effects of major absentees in their star-studded team.  Contrary to the previous URC campaign, where they finished

The highly anticipated United Rugby Championship clash between the Stormers and the Sharks at DHL Stadium lived up to expectations, with the home side emerging victorious 24-20 in front of a capacity crowd.

While Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree was delighted with how his side clinched the win over the Blue Bulls on Saturday without key players, he has confirmed that Siya Kolisi might be back against the Stormers next weekend. 

World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season, along with Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche.

The Hollywoodbets Sharks team announced by Head Coach, John Plumtree has been bolstered by the return of some of their Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action when they host the Vodacom Bulls in a massive South African derby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

Durban-based side Sharks confirm star prop Ox Nche has extended his contract until 2028.