According to Netwerk24, WP and Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman have struck a loan agreement that will see Tristan Leyds, Zain Davids, and Quewin Nortje join the Cape-based union for the domestic season. The trio brings international sevens pedigree to a squad intent on improving significantly on last year's disappointing seventh-place finish.
Adding further depth to the squad, Gideon van Wyk - a standout in the Blitzboks 'A' team that recently clinched the Africa Sevens title in Mauritius - will also be available for selection during the campaign.
The recruitment move provides a strong clue as to the tactical direction new head coach Labeeb Levy is charting. Previously the Stormers' skills and performance analyst, Levy steps into the top job with a clear preference for a high-tempo, high-skill game - traits synonymous with South Africa's elite sevens players.
Bringing in the likes of Davids, Leyds and Nortje not only increases WP's attacking threat but also underscores a shift towards a more dynamic and mobile game plan, with an emphasis on work rate and versatility across the park.
Backing Levy's transition into head coach is a support staff rich in experience. Former Springbok centre and assistant coach Brendan Venter joins as a consultant, while recently-retired stalwarts Brok Harris and Dewaldt Duvenage take up assistant coaching roles. The trio brings a wealth of tactical knowledge and leadership to a squad seeking a fresh identity and renewed purpose.
Western Province will kick off their 2025 Currie Cup campaign with a mouth-watering north-south derby against the Blue Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 27 July - a fixture that could set the tone for a revitalized season under Levy's watch.
Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.
With the high-stakes SVNS World Championship finale looming in Los Angeles, Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi insists there's no room for slow starts or mental lapses.
The Springbok Sevens team crashed out of Cup contention in Hong Kong yet again on Saturday after a 17-7 pool defeat to New Zealand.
Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the squad is confident they're improving and executing the right things well as they arrive in Hong Kong for their next challenge.
