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Vincent Koch plays prop for DHL Stormers and represents Springboks. Career statistics, milestones and a complete match log follow once the historical data pass is complete.
Kolisi bids Kings Park farewell with a brace as youth-laden Sharks demolish Zebre
A youth-heavy Sharks side beat Zebre 54-19 in their URC season finale at Kings Park, with Siya Kolisi scoring twice in his farewell appearance before returning to the Stormers, while debutant flyhalf Vusi Moyo and fullback Zekhethelu Siyaya further pressed their cases.
Julius hat-trick and Esterhuizen masterclass power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius scored a hat-trick and Andre Esterhuizen delivered another commanding display as the Sharks beat Benetton 46-7 at Kings Park, with the scrum and lineout providing the platform for a comprehensive URC victory.
Jurenzo Julius hat-trick and Esterhuizen masterclass power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius's hat-trick and a ninth-rated display from captain Andre Esterhuizen drove the Sharks to a 46-7 win over Benetton at Kings Park, with the scrum and lineout providing a dominant platform throughout.
Julius hat-trick and Van der Merwe brace power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
The Sharks crushed Benetton 46-7 at Kings Park in Round 17 of the URC, with Jurenzo Julius scoring a hat-trick and Edwill van der Merwe adding a brace. Benetton finished the first half with 13 men after Jacob Umaga received a 20-minute red card for a dangerous tackle that forced Makazole Mapimpi off the field.
Julius hat-trick and Van der Merwe brace power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius scored a hat-trick and Edwill van der Merwe claimed a brace as the Sharks demolished a twice-reduced Benetton 46-7 in Round 17 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
All Blacks' loosehead crisis hands Springboks a ready-made weapon in Greatest Rivalry Series
Jeff Wilson has publicly identified loosehead prop as the All Blacks' most dangerous weakness ahead of four consecutive Tests against the Springboks — with Williams likely out, Tu'ungafasi's future uncertain, and the remaining options short on caps and experience. Set against the depth Erasmus has built across the prop positions, this piece maps out why scrum time could be where the Greatest Rivalry Series is decided.
Jones hits back at scrum-cheating claims after Ospreys' prop crisis against Sharks
Ospreys coach Mark Jones has rejected accusations that his side feigned prop injuries to force uncontested scrums in the closing stages of their 21-17 URC win over the Sharks, offering to produce scan evidence for Garyn Phillips' injury. Starting loosehead Gareth Thomas failed his HIA 1 but passed his follow-up test and may face Cardiff on Friday, while tighthead Tom Botha remains a doubt with a neck concern.
Sharks lodge formal complaint with URC citing commissioner over Hooker shoulder injury
The Sharks have formally requested a URC citing commissioner investigation into the Luke Morgan incident that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder during the 21-17 loss to Ospreys, submitting a report and medical documents on the night of the match. Hooker, now back in Durban awaiting scan results, is expected to miss the rest of the URC season and is a doubt for the July internationals. The match also drew scrutiny over the Ospreys' use of uncontested scrums following what some have questioned were genuine prop injuries.
Caps, tries, scoring milestones and career moves will render here once the historical data pass is complete. The slot is reserved, not forgotten.