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John Plumtree believes Phepsi Buthelezi could develop into a No 6 in the mould of Siya Kolisi, after selecting the versatile loose forward at openside flanker against Scarlets.

The DHL Stormers have rallied their World Cup-winning Springboks to stand tall and get the home team’s drive for a Vodacom URC playoff back on track against Leinster in Cape Town.

Two-time World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am will lead a Springbok-laden Sharks lineup against Scarlets in Wales on Friday night.

Dan du Plessis has re-committed his future to the DHL Stormers after the versatile midfielder after put pen to paper on a contract extension.

Wales' Vodacom URC outfit Ospreys earned respect in the Republic by beating the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

Johan Goosen has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster.

With four rounds of league action remaining, SA Cup front-runners Griquas and the Pumas will target their next matches to put distance themselves from their rivals.

Jacques Nienaber played a key role during his stint at the DHL Stormers, and defence guru Norman Laker has acknowledged Leinster’s improvement under his mentor.

Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi has insisted that beating Scarlets on Friday night is just as important as next week’s historic Challenge Cup clash in London.

Former Springbok scrumhalf and Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar will take the first steps in his coaching career after being appointed Free State U21 backline and attack coach.

The Junior Springboks wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming U20 Rugby Championship and will fly out to Australia on an early evening flight on Wednesday.

Corne Krige has named a surprising candidate to take over from Siya Kolisi as the next Springbok captain.

The Blitzboks recalled veteran duo Siviwe Soyizwapi and Dylan Sage for next weekend’s penultimate Sevens Series tournament in Singapore.

Zak Burger says the Bulls have recovered from the disappointment of a home loss to Munster and are determined to apply pressure on the URC's top three when they host Ospreys on Saturday.

Damian Willemse is putting everything into helping the DHL Stormers get back on track in a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

Lions centre Henco van Wyk will have to wait to make his Springbok debut as his season has come to a premature end due to a knee injury.

There will be a very special father and son reunion in the Vodacom URC this weekend as John and Taine Plumtree find themselves in opposing camps.

A viral video of an incredible long-range kick from a Grade 10 schoolboy rugby player has caught the attention of All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett.

The final episode of Chasing the Sun 2 highlights Jacques Nienaber's inspiring speech to the Springboks before the epic World Cup final against the All Blacks in Paris.

Sanele Nohamba must make his Test debut at flyhalf for the Springboks in the season-opener against Wales at Twickenham, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

SA Rugby expressed their delight with the positive approach from coaches and players in the Varsity Cup to the new tackle height law introduced to the community game in South Africa this year.

The DHL Stormers have no intention of suppressing their daring attacking nature against Leinster on Saturday.

Ulster have confirmed that Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will return to South Africa after suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the front-row powerhouses at the Lions have been inspired by the Springboks in the buildup to a blockbuster clash against Munster.

South Africa appears to have unearthed the next Frans Steyn, as a viral video shows a schoolboy rugby player calmly slotting a penalty from 75 metres.

Ruben van Heerden says the focus this week is attitude and intensity as the hardworking DHL Stormers lock embraces the challenge of a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Gurthro Steenkamp has revealed how the Springboks inspired French club side La Rochelle on their Investec Champions Cup journey this season.

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge has rejected "childish" calls to fire Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.

With a host of players set to be unavailable for the Springboks' opening Test against Wales, Cheslin Kolbe features on the shortlist of candidates to rent the No 10 jersey at Twickenham.

Leo Cullen expects the DHL Stormers to stick to their guns to recover from a shock #URC defeat to Ospreys against eight-time champions Leinster in Cape Town on Saturday. @Vodacom