Bone Collector: Hanekom the ‘complete package’
Willem Alberts has hailed Cameron Hanekom as a “complete” player after the loose forward made his long-awaited debut for the Springboks against Wales in Cardiff.
SA Rugby salutes outgoing veterans
Willem Alberts and Ruan Pienaar have been applauded by SA Rugby for their contribution to the game, having amassed a total of more than 800 first class matches between them for teams in South Africa and Europe, as well as in the green and gold.
Watch: Jukskei foes unite against rivals
Vodacom Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee and Lions veteran Willem Alberts wish each other luck for their respective clashes with the Sharks and DHL Stormers on Saturday.
Bone Collector shares secret to his longevity
Willem Alberts has found the fountain of youth as the veteran Lions enforcer empties the tank before hanging up his boots at the end of the season.
SA rugby’s grizzled ‘musketeers’ saluted
As the Junior Springboks prepare for the U20 Rugby Championship, MARK KEOHANE hails the contributions of veterans Brok Harris, Willem Alberts and Ruan Pienaar to SA rugby.
Lions to take a bite out of Benetton
Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys has emphasised building fresh momentum in Italy on Saturday, as veteran forward Willem Alberts looks to sign off with a flourish.
Alberts ready to complete bone collection
Willem Alberts has confirmed that he will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 19-year professional career.
‘Bone Collector’ back for Lions tour
Willem Alberts has made a timely return from injury to be including in a 28-player squad for the Lions’ Vodacom URC tour and Challenge Cup playoff.
Watch: ‘Bone Collector’ channels inner flyhalf
Willem Alberts showed off his goalkicking skills as the veteran forward brought up 60 points for the Lions in the @Vodacom #URC clash against Zebre.
‘Bone Collector’ Alberts still a big hit
Veteran forward Willem Alberts continues to make bone-crunching tackles for the Lions, almost 20 years after starting his career in Johannesburg, writes OLIVER KEOHANE in SA Rugby magazine.
