WP opt for continuity against Cheetahs
David Meihuizen will start at lock in the only change to Western Province’s starting lineup for the match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
David Meihuizen will start at lock in the only change to Western Province’s starting lineup for the match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Coach Hawies Fourie admits the Cheetahs are disappointed but have made peace with the fact they will not be taking part in the new Rainbow Cup in 2021.
The performances of European-based South Africans bode well for the Springboks’ hopes for the 2021 British & Irish Lions series, writes DYLAN JACK.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture confirmed on Tuesday that professional sport may continue, although all matches have to be concluded by 8pm in adherence with the nationwide curfew of 9pm.
Sir Ian McGeechan says England lock Maro Itoje should captain the British & Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2021 instead of Alun Wyn Jones who is ‘no longer a potential starter’.
The Lions could be boosted by the return of Jamba Ulengo in as little as a week’s time, while two other players are expected to return to fitness in time for the Currie Cup playoffs.
Captain Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of Western Province’s upcoming match against the Cheetahs this weekend after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19.
Frans Steyn contributed 17 points as the Cheetahs thumped the Sharks 37-10 in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Check out the highlights of Western Province’s five-try 34-17 victory over Griquas in Cape Town on Saturday.
Marcell Coetzee says the decision to move back to South Africa from Ulster was largely driven by a desire to return ‘home’.