Category: Our rugby partners
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: Former Springbok, Juandré Kruger, takes us to the South of France!
How much do you know about the South of France? Former Springbok and Toulon alumni, Juandré Kruger, is here to tell us all we need to know about this beautiful region!
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Inside the Storm: Game weeks with John Dobson
Your front row seat to the 2023 Vodacom United Rugby Championship action with DHL Stormers Head Coach, John Dobson.
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: Former Springbok, Pat Lambie, shares his fondest memories playing in France
What does it take to impress a rugby star who’s earned over 50 Springbok caps and two Currie Cup wins with the Sharks? An opportunity to live in France! That’s exactly what former Springbok player, Pat Lambie, did when he moved to Paris in 2017 to join French Top 14 union, Racing 92. The exceptional…
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: Willem Alberts reflects on his proudly South African adventures in Paris, France!
How former Stade Francais player, Willem Alberts, flexed his braaing skills!
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: DHL Stormers loose forward, Deon Fourie, takes a trip down memory lane to Lyon, France!
Welcome to Rugby Players’ Guide to France, an exciting new series that gives South African rugby fans insight into the French way of rugby and life. Follow our host, Dan Nicholl, as he chats to South African rugby players who’ve played the game in France. They dive into their experiences on and off the field,…
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: Anton van Zyl on life and rugby in France
We kick off with former DHL Western Province and Stade Francais lock, Anton van Zyl, who teaches us a thing or two about the French way of rugby and life.
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Stories of the Bounce: Vodacom Bulls hooker, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, is making his mark at Loftus Versfeld
With his large stature, Jan-Hendrik Wessels isn’t your typical hooker. However, there’s no denying the power he holds in the position. The Vodacom Bulls hooker takes time off the field to chat to our host, Xola Ntshinga, about his journey to Loftus Versfeld Stadium, his experience playing hooker, and the fellow teammates he looks up…
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Stories of the Bounce: Getting to know Vodacom Bulls forward, Ruan Vermaak
Vodacom Bulls forward, Ruan Vermaak’s journey to topflight rugby proves his versatility on and off the pitch! After making the move to Japan to play for the NTT Red Hurricanes in 2021, the versatile forward came back home the following year with a suitcase full of invaluable experience and an opportunity to put on the…
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Stories of the Bounce: Vodacom Bulls flyhalf, Chris Smith, kicks his way to topflight rugby
Our latest Stories of the Bounce guest is known for his impressive footwork and his match-winning skills! Vodacom Bulls flyhalf, Chris Smith, chats to our host, Xola Ntshinga, about the different change moments that have led him to the iconic grounds at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, and his experience playing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
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Stories of the Bounce: Meet Vodacom Bulls wing, Stravino Jacobs, the speedster who sprinted his way to professional rugby
Our Stories of the Bounce guest’s rise to professional rugby is almost as fast as his pace on the field. Vodacom Bulls wing, Stravino Jacobs, has the speed, ability, and attitude to follow in the legendary footsteps of the wings before him who’ve called Loftus Versfeld Stadium home. Our host, Xola Ntshinga, manages to catch…