
Xaba to lead WP in Currie Cup opener
Flank Nama Xaba will captain Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against the Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Flank Nama Xaba will captain Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against the Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Stormers flank Nama Xaba was impressive during this past weekend’s Rainbow Cup clash against the Sharks, with the former UCT Ikeys captain again showing his prowess at the breakdown.
Stormers flank Nama Xaba was impressive during this past weekend’s Super Fan Saturday victory over the Lions at Loftus, with the former Ikeys captain particularly effective at the breakdown.
Western Province coach John Dobson says Siya Kolisi has ‘added a sense of security and confidence’ to the team ahead of Friday’s clash with the Pumas.
UCT will be without captain Nama Xaba until the Varsity Cup playoffs after the flank injured his ankle against UWC.