Following the Sharks narrow 20-17 win over the Bulls, here are our takeaways from the thrilling South African derby in Durban ...

All three South African teams are up against English Premiership opposition, with the Bulls hosting Saints, while the Sharks and Stormers are away in Leicester and London respectively.

“In our family it was always Western Province ... I look up to many of them. You take somebody like Johan Goosen who’s been a Springbok and is world class. From a young age he’s just achieved so much ...

But the return of prodigal son Johan Goosen from a broken nose for tonight’s showdown with Connacht in Galway (7.30pm start), as well as Willie le Roux and Canan Moodie from Springbok duty ...

But White hopes that the spotlight will also be on flyhalf Johan Goosen in tonight’s Champions Cup opener against Saracens at the StoneX Stadium in London (7.30pm start). The Bulls have an ...

Bulls were quickly in front as Marcell Coetzee evaded Dingwall's tackle and pumped through to score a try converted by Johan Goosen. Northampton faced a further setback right at the end of the ...

Nevertheless, the Bulls still had enough chances afterwards to win it, with Johan Goosen missing two penalties at goal and the pack fluffing a half dozen chances at the death on the Sharks line.

Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen knocks on the ball during the Champions Cup match between Bulls and Northampton Saints. Picture: Gordon Arons/Gallo Images The Bulls dominated possession and territory ...