Still, Gauteng side ‘are capable of turning it on if the mood grabs them’, says Stormers prop Malherbe
Coach says Jordan Hendrikse will make a difference against the Stormers
Coach John Dobson wishes him well and believes the barrel-chested loose forward will benefit from his time in England
On their first visit to SA, the European side will play two internationals against Jacques Nienaber’s men
New Zealand and Australia gear up for series while Fiji will partake in tri-series in June
Springboks will host Georgia in July with venues and dates yet to be announced
Absence of injured players proves debilitating as Stormers lose to Bulls
But the chances of the Springboks playing proper warm-up Tests before the series appear to be diminishing
Despite being under huge pressure in the scrums and the penalty count going 19-8 against them, Pretoria-based team hold out for victory
Crusaders have not lost in Christchurch in 24 post-season matches
Bulls coach makes changes to the team ahead of ‘brutal’ North-South derby
Warren Gatland opts for Exeter’s No 8 Sam Simmonds ahead of Billy Vunipola
Having edged their rivals in two come-from-behind thrillers, the Reds will feel their time is here
Return of Dreyer and Visagie a boost for injury-hit side
Loss of flyhalf a setback for Cape side ahead of Bulls clash
Bulls coach says he did not enjoy the captain’s referrals, which ruled out three tries for his team
Sharks happy with result after not playing well either
England scrumhalf was among more than 50 players under consideration for the eight-match tour to SA
McKellar confident challenges faced along the way will prepare his players for the match
If there are going to be captain’s referrals, a way must be found to speed up the decision-making process
