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Roos the big casualty as Springbok coach Erasmus makes tough calls for camp in the Cape

Eyebrows were raised when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced his squad for an alignment camp starting on Thursday in Cape Town,

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoRejuvenated Evan Roos ‘staying present’ for Stormers in URC charge instead of thinking about Springboks

After overcoming a six-month injury setback, Evan Roos is back with the Stormers, eager to reclaim his spot in the Springbok squad.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoInjury opens Springboks door: Roos and Hanekom compete for Wiese’s No 8 spot

As Springboks lose Jasper Wiese to neck surgery, Rassie Erasmus faces a selection dilemma with Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom emerging as frontrunners for the crucial No 8 position ahead of the 2025 Test season.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Mike Greenaway|Published

Stormers’ discipline falters in narrow URC defeat to Ulster in Belfast

In a thrilling encounter, the Cape side's discipline proved costly as they fell to a loss at the Kingspan Stadium to a fighting Ulster

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoBulls vs Stormers: Key moments from a muddy North vs South clash

The Cape outfit triumphed over their arch-rivals in a gripping North-South derby, with key moments including a weather delay and a standout performance from Evan Roos.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoStormers owed Bulls one after Cape Town defeat, says Player of the Match Evan Roos

Star No 8 Evan Roos said that the Stormers had focused on a fast start, and ‘just be in their faces for the full 80 minutes’ against the Bulls.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

From injury to Springbok opportunity for Stormers star Evan Roos

Evan Roos will want to strengthen his position with the Cape side and reignite his Springbok chances during crucial upcoming local derbies in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoEvan Roos boost for Stormers but Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu remains a doubt

Evan Roos is one of three Stormers players exchanging the treatment room for the pitch, with prop Sti Sithole and English wing Ben Loader also back in training.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Springbok Evan Roos reveals it wasn’t smart playing through his injury

Loose forward Evan Roos, who can also play at lock, has just a handful of international caps to his name, but at 24-years-old he still has a long career ahead of him potentially.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Sherman|Published

Will Springboks experiment pay off against Portugal in Bloemfontein?

the chances of history repeating itself and the Springboks falling to Os Lobos (The Wolves) at the Free State Stadium are remote, even if the hosts have chosen an experimental matchday 23.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Stormers suffer Evan Roos blow as Warrick Gelant returns to torment Glasgow Warriors

The Stormers gave their fans a dose of good and bad news ahead of their URC playoff match against the Glasgow Warriors.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Bulls, Stormers dominating URC stats, but will it translate into silverware?

The Bulls are also the top side when it comes to points scored with 639, which is also a tournament record, eclipsing the 613 they scored in their first season in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport Rugby URC
Supplied|Published

Springboks face injuries, suspension crises ahead of Test matches

Another potential absentee from two eagerly-awaited home Tests against Ireland in July is outside centre Lukhanyo Am, nursing shoulder and rib injuries.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jasper Wiese ban opens Springbok door for Evan Roos, Cameron Hanekom

Kwagga Smith may now be the favourite to wear the No 8 jersey, but the Springboks will certainly miss the energy and dynamic play he brings off the bench.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

More good news for Stormers as Evan Roos commits long-term future

Even Roos becomes the fourth players to commit to the Stormers, who recently also announced new deals for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Dan du Plessis and and Ruben van Heerden.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Stormers ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dragons win boost playoff hopes

The Stormers seemed to be playing within themselves in the first half against the Dragons, before producing a superb second-half display.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Stormers blow away Edinburgh in powerful URC statement

Suleiman Hartzenberg was the chief destroyer with a hat-trick of tries for the home side, as their free-flowing style was too strong for their Scottish opponents.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published

Is it finally Even Roos’ time to shine in Springboks’ No 8 jersey?

This week IOL Sport has looked at the backs who had the chance to state their case at the camp, and now we look at the loose forwards.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

‘New Pieter-Steph du Toit’ can help Bulls end Stormers hoodoo

Reinhardt Ludwig has been excellent as a No 4 lock this season, but was handed the responsibility of the No 7 jersey by Bulls coach Jake White when he named his team on Friday.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Bulls v Stormers: Five player battles that can decide crunch URC derby

The Stormers will be confident of an eighth victory in a row against the Bulls, but can’t afford to be complacent.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Did Rassie Erasmus miss a trick leaving Hacjivah Dayimani out of Springbok camp?

Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani was the driving force behind the Capetonians’ memorable charge to the 2022 United Rugby Championship title.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Hacjivah Dayimani confident of breaking Springboks’ ceiling

Hacjivah Dayimani has certainly been visible since returning to action for the Stormers, piling up the statistics for metres made and getting stuck in physically.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

John Dobson hails Stormers troops as ‘a really class team’

Stormers coach John Dobson has heaped praise on his troops following an inspiring United Rugby Championship win over the Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sport Rugby URC
Staff Reporter|Published

Stormers’ John Dobson aims to outsmart Bulls attack

The duel between Stormer’s Herschel Jantjies and the Bulls’ Bok scrumhalf Embrose Papier would’ve been a mouthwatering one as well, but that is now on ice with Paul de Wet likely to take the nine jersey.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Hacjivah Dayimani anticipating rousing Stormers loose trio reunion

Hacjivah Dayimani, 26, recently became a father, and celebrated that milestone and his return to the starting line-up in the United Rugby Championship with a vital win over Zebre in Stellenbosch last weekend.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published