Simelane bids farewell as URC rival move is imminent
Wandisile Simelane has said his goodbyes to the Lions as the centre prepares to complete his move to a rival South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship team.
Wandisile Simelane has said his goodbyes to the Lions as the centre prepares to complete his move to a rival South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship team.
South African sides have earned the right to mix it with the best in Europe in the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, according to former England and Sharks flyhalf Andy Goode.
European giants will travel to South Africa to battle the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs after the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws were completed on Tuesday.
The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed that a key member of Jake White’s coaching staff will be leaving Pretoria to take up an opportunity at another union.
The Sharks have reportedly snapped up a key member of Jake White’s coaching staff at the Vodacom Bulls during the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Discussions with the Vodacom Bulls coaches led to a career-altering deal for one of the standout backline players to have represented the Pumas in 2022.
Outgoing star players Madosh Tambwe and Arno Botha have both written sentimental goodbyes as they prepare to leave the Vodacom Bulls to continue their careers in France.
In the aftermath of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final, Jake White says the Springboks must change the criteria for selection to help keep the current Vodacom Bulls squad intact.
Disappointed the Vodacom Bulls left points on the field in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final, Jake White has implied the officiating cost the visitors a realistic shot at the title.
The Stormers prevailed in a confrontational showdown with the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday to end their long wait for a major title and be crowned the inaugural winners of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.