Lions XV vs DHL Stormers XXIII
SA RUGBY UNDER-23 CUP
Dobson's 2012 gamble on Kolbe, and why the Stormers' homecoming recruits aren't a Sharks repeat
Rich reveals Kolbe nearly quit rugby in 2012 before Dobson's intervention, and uses the Stormers' latest homecoming signings to argue why their model is structurally different from — and smarter than — the Sharks' costly Galactico era.
What Bordeaux's Champions Cup demolition of Leinster means for SA's URC finals hopes
Rich uses Bordeaux's physical demolition of Leinster as a lens on SA's URC finals prospects — arguing the Stormers cost themselves and their SA counterparts dearly by failing to secure second place, while flagging a scrumhalf depth problem that extends beyond the URC and straight into Erasmus's Bok planning.
Fourie knee scan clouds Stormers career outlook after Henderson red-card incident
Deon Fourie faces a knee scan and potential career uncertainty after being injured by a croc roll from Ulster's Ian Henderson, who was ultimately red-carded, during the Stormers' URC match. Stormers defence coach Norman Laker confirmed the scan and called for consequences, while also flagging a near-identical incident involving Evan Roos in the same game.
Kolisi bids honest farewell as Sharks miss top eight
Siya Kolisi faces his second-to-last Sharks match against Benetton on Saturday, with his move to the Stormers confirmed as the franchise's URC top-eight hopes are extinguished following a 28-33 defeat to Edinburgh.
Overseas tests will separate SA contenders from pretenders in URC run-in
The Bulls' ugly win in Llanelli is a timely lesson for the Lions and Stormers: SA sides' overseas nerve, not their home brilliance, will decide where they play in the URC knockouts.