Stormers trooper: Chris van Zyl
A hard-working lock who provided a calm head on the field, Chris van Zyl was a humble and selfless player for the DHL Stormers.
A hard-working lock who provided a calm head on the field, Chris van Zyl was a humble and selfless player for the DHL Stormers.
With Newlands Stadium unable to host its final Test earlier this month, past and present Western Province and Stormers players reflected on some of their favourite memories at the iconic stadium.
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Robbie Fleck, Dillyn Leyds and Chris van Zyl address the media ahead of the Stormers’ match against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.
There is still no clarity over the availability of lock Eben Etzebeth for the Stormers’ final two Vodacom Super Rugby pool games. DYLAN JACK reports.
The Stormers will be without the services of Siya Kolisi, SP Marais and Chris van Zyl for their match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
Stormers and Western Province lock Chris van Zyl has signed a short-term deal to join Saracens during the November internationals.
Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Chris van Zyl say lost lineouts cost them dearly in their 17-12 Currie Cup final defeat to the Sharks. DYLAN JACK reports.
Western Province coach John Dobson says Jaco Coetzee’s ability to poach got him into the team for the final against the Sharks over Juarno Augustus. DYLAN JACK reports.
Western Province captain Chris van Zyl says their lineouts are an area of concern ahead of the Currie Cup final against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.