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Sharks’ Reinach coming into his own

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Following an outstanding Super Rugby season last year, Cobus Reinach was rewarded with a Springbok call-up for the Rugby Championship.

Cheetahs add pace to ranks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Cornal Hendricks has been named in the starting line-up as the Cheetahs prepare to face the winless Blues.

Super Rugby not won in February

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Ryan Kankowski admits that Super Rugby cannot be won in February, but believes poor results could be critical.

Lambie showing top form

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Jacques van der Westhuyzen believes Patrick Lambie’s tactical kicking gives him an edge over his fellow Bok contendors.

Lions have lots of work to do

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

If losing their first two games wasn’t bad enough, Lions boss Johan Ackermann now has to work miracles to get his players’ confidence up.

Cheetahs secure bonus point win

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Cheetahs started their 2015 Super Rugby campaign with a bang, as they upset the fancied Sharks at King's Park.

Lions facing tough Kiwi test

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Lions face a tough challenge in their opening Super Rugby encounter against a Hurricanes side brimming with All Blacks in Johannesburg.

Sharks name Botha in starting line-up

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

England international lock Mouritz Botha has been named in the Sharks starting XV to face the Cheetahs in their opening Super Rugby encounter.

Bok trio absent from Sharks squad

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Springboks Willem Alberts, Tonderai Chavhanga and Stephan Lewies were the major absentees from the Sharks' Super Rugby squad.

Don’t expect too much from Stormers

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The money has to be on the SA Super Rugby sides finishing in this order: Sharks, Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Cheetahs.