Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn says there are 'no excuses' as his squad prepares to open their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign against French side Aviron Bayonnais, boosted by the debut of loose forward Carl Els.
Stormers forward Deon Fourie anticipates an intense, physical showdown in front of 55,000 fans as the Stormers host the Sharks in a thrilling United Rugby Championship coastal derby in Cape Town.
The Sharks are aiming for a third straight victory as they prepare to battle the Stormers in a highly anticipated coastal derby in front of a sold-out Cape Town Stadium.
Following a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen warns his team must improve their accuracy and brace for a brutal physical clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
The Stormers suffered a 17-13 defeat against Edinburgh after losing 11 lineouts in challenging conditions. Coach John Dobson has vowed to fix their set-piece struggles ahead of their clash with the Sharks.
Lock Reinhardt Ludwig believes the Bulls must sharpen their tight-phase play to handle the pressure, wet weather, and passionate Limerick crowd in their upcoming URC clash against Munster.
