The intensity that was evident for all to see in the Stormers v Bulls derby is the reason the Springboks win Rugby World Cups, says director of rugby John Dobson.
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says the magnitude of the north–south rivalry has quickly become clear to him as the Stormers prepare to host the Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday evening.
Springbok forward Jean-Luc du Preez is primed to make his Bordeaux-Begles debut after recovering from a knee injury suffered in September.
Vodacom Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has moved to address media reports surrounding his request to involve Springbok coaches with the team.
The Bulls are set to benefit from some invaluable Springbok coaching experience in the coming weeks.
In what is fast becoming a Christmas tradition, a big, festive crowd joined Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for a morning stroll along the Blouberg coastline on Thursday morning.