‘SA URC teams perfect prep for Test arena’
SA’s big impact in the Vodacom URC is no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa, and Leinster’s Samoan prop knows the threat they pose from his time playing Super Rugby with the Crusaders in New Zealand.
SA’s big impact in the Vodacom URC is no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa, and Leinster’s Samoan prop knows the threat they pose from his time playing Super Rugby with the Crusaders in New Zealand.
Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale has achieved a good deal in his career already, but he will be looking to tick another box this weekend. He is in line to make his first appearance against SA opposition in the Vodacom URC when the Vodacom Bulls visit the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.
Ruben van Heerden has hit the ground running since joining the DHL Stormers on a short-term deal and the experienced lock admits that he would “love” to make his move long-term.
A heavyweight clash against Leinster in Dublin is a golden opportunity for the DHL Stormers to learn how to win overseas, says forwards coach Rito Hlungwani.
Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie have been named in a strong 28-man Vodacom Bulls touring squad that will travel to the United Kingdom and France for back-to-back fixtures in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.
The Lions have welcomed back second rower Reinhard Nothnagel and veteran prop Ruan Dreyer to the squad that will travel to Treviso for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton on Saturday.
It has been some time since Frans Malherbe pulled on a DHL Stormers jersey and the experienced tighthead prop is ready to get stuck in against Leinster in Dublin on Friday.
The DHL Stormers will travel to Dublin without the services of veteran midfielder Ruhan Nel, but have welcomed back their Springboks for the first time in a month as the defending champions look to push unbeaten Leinster.
Defending champions, the DHL Stormers will be eager to make a statement against unbeaten Leinster in Dublin when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes this week.
Jake White says the fact that the Vodacom Bulls are still competing for three trophies proves they are not in a hole, despite losing eight of their last 11 games in all competitions.