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John Plumtree

South African coaches sound alarm after tough weekend for teams in Champions Cup

South African coaches have raised alarms about demanding player schedules and travel pressures following a brutal weekend for their teams in the Champions Cup.

Jake White

Frustrated Jake White lays into Bulls following Champions cup loss

Bulls boss Jake White did not hold back when expressing his disappointment at then their Champions Cup loss to Northhampton Saints in Pretoria on Saturday.

John Plumtree

Sharks boss pleased after dominant Champions Cup win over Exeter

Sharks coach John Plumtree paid tribute to his team's composure under immense pressure in their Champions Cup bonus point victory over Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Manie Libbok

Bok fly-half Manie Libbok hospitalised after horror tackle

Stormers boss John Dobson revealed that Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok was taken straight to hospital after he was stretchered from the pitch on Saturday.

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Sharks boss heaps praise on Bok star Aphelele Fassi

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has sung the praises of Aphelele Fassi, who is cementing himself as South Africa's premier fullback.

Jordie Barrett

All Black star Jordie Barrett ready to make an impact at Leinster

68-times capped All Black Jordie Barrett is eager to impress at Leinster in Ireland this season.