Junior Bok star to replace Wiese
Leicester Tigers have signed an up-and-coming loose forward from the Vodacom Bulls as a replacement for outgoing Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese.
Leicester Tigers have signed an up-and-coming loose forward from the Vodacom Bulls as a replacement for outgoing Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese.
With the Six Nations now over, the Vodacom URC takes centre stage again, and there is a crucial fortnight of riveting matches to look forward to as the South African teams fight for playoff places.
The Vodacom Bulls have announced that up-and-coming loose forward Mpilo Gumede has committed his future to stay at Loftus Versfeld.
Jake White says Wilco Louw is the “strongest prop in the world” while hailing the Springbok tighthead’s impact since arriving at the Vodacom Bulls.
The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.
Jake White says Duane Vermeulen had a hand in the Vodacom Bulls’ win against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, and hopes the former Bok is available to help when the season resumes.
Former Vodacom Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe has challenged superstar footballer Kylian Mbappe to race for the title of sporting speedster.
New Zealand playmaker Jordie Barrett has admitted that the All Blacks are poorer for not having South Africa involved in Super Rugby.
DHL Stormers wing Ben Loader met his match when he was tackled by Bulls flank Marco van Staden in the derby at Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC
The six local unions that will be hosting Springbok Tests this year are unhappy with the fees that SA Rugby has charged for the matches.