The United Rugby Championship has released its fixtures for the 2023/24 season, with South African teams set to receive some welcome relief from their hectic traveling schedules.
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa knows it won't be easy against the Springboks on Saturday, regardless of who they select to start their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld.
Sharks coach Joey Mongalo is confident new signing Aphiwe Dyantyi will thrive under the leadership of the Durban-based franchise.
Former Springbok and Lions star Aphiwe Dyantyi has signed for the Sharks as he looks to return to rugby after a four-year absence.
Stormers and Western Province Skills Coach Labeeb Levy admits losing the United Rugby Championship final to Munster was emotionally draining for the players.
Marcell Coetzee is still chasing silverware with the Bulls and is fully focused on doing just that at the Pretoria-based outfit in this year's Currie Cup competition.