Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Cape Town until at least July 2029, strengthening Stormers Rugby’s Project 2029 and securing one of the most exciting talents in world rugby.
Thirty-two-year-old Neethling Fouche says that it will be a bonus for him to run out at his fabled homeground of DHL Stadium to rapturous applause as he brings up his 100th appearance for the Stormers against the Lions this coming weekend.
Stormers head coach John Dobson heaped praise on his powerful pack and hailed the tremendous talent they have at their disposal following the Stormers’ impressive victory over Bayonne on Saturday.
When Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced his squad to face Japan, eyes were cast on two particular selections – Cheslin Kolbe starting at fullback and 21-year-old former Springbok Junior captain Zachary Porthen earning his first cap.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, an alternating quadrennial tour between South Africa and New Zealand, was confirmed on Thursday, marking a defining new chapter for the intense rivalry between the sport’s most successful and storied nations.
All four domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams face a stern test in their round-three clashes overseas this weekend, where log leaders, the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will do their best to stretch their unbeaten runs in the competition.
Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick expected an epic battle against Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, and said they needed to “fight fire with fire”.
Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.
Eighteen players with Test experience from across the world touched down in Cape Town at the start of the week, reporting for duty for the Barbarians ahead of Saturday’s Qatar Airways Cup clash against the Springboks at DHL Stadium.