It’s almost time for the tournament of tournaments, the most exciting clash of strengths and wills since, well, the last time Super Rugby took to the field. Here’s what you need to know t get yourself in super-shape.
SuperSport says it has no plans to provide financial assistance for SA Rugby to sack Allister Coetzee as head coach of the Springboks.
Australia and South Africa could each lose a Super Rugby team under a new 16-team model presented to the Australian Rugby Union board last week.
Victor Vito believes the script has been written for his Hurricanes to become the fifth new Super Rugby champions in six years when they battle the Lions.
A showdown looms in the Super Rugby final between Lions stand-in captain Jaco Kriel and All Black flanker Ardie Savea, younger brother of speedy winger Julian.
Gert Smal feels Robbie Fleck did well in his first year as Stormers head coach, but refrained from commenting on whether he will remain with the franchise next season.
Schalk Burger has enjoyed success aplenty at the Stormers, but leaves without having won a Super Rugby title as the honour continues to elude the franchise.
Robbie Fleck was thrust into the Stormers head coach position with little warning, and it’s no wonder he feels Eddie Jones can teach him a thing or two.
Schalk Burger is making himself unavailable for the national team for this year’s Rugby Championship to concentrate on playing for English club Saracens.
New Zealand’s complaints about a “lop-sided” Super Rugby competition format has gained some unlikely support from Stormers coach Robbie Fleck.