When Zinnbauer started with Pirates last month, they were seventh on the log, 17 points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs but today they are fourth and have managed to cut five points in the gap between them and their archrivals.

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has credited their new coach Josef Zinnbauer for not only helping to turn the team’s fortunes around but also for successfully working on their defensive structure.

Steve Komphela’s Arrows presently have 24 points from 19 matches and victory is certain to help them make a few gains on the table.

Lamontville Golden Arrows captain Matome Mathiane admits that losing the way they did to Kaizer Chiefs last week was a bitter pill to swallow, but he has urged his team to make amends with victory over SuperSport United this weekend.

Chippa United are going to tomorrow’s Absa Premiership match against in-form Orlando Pirates at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth with an almost full squad.

Southern Kings defence and kicking coach Braam van Straaten expects a physical battle when the Kings play against the Cheetahs in a PRO14 encounter at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

The Stormers Coach John Dobson has announced his team to take on the Hurricanes this Saturday in the opening round of the 2020 Super Rugby season. Dobson has named a very strong team that includes Welsh international centre Jamie Roberts, who will make his debut after signing with the Western Cape franchise earlier this month.

Supersport United Coach Kaitano Tembo says his team will be gunning for maximum points, when they tackle Golden Arrows in a league encounter on Saturday.

Chippa United boss Chippa Mpengesi is hoping that star midfielder Thabo Rakhale will renew his contract when it expires at the end of the season. Rakhale has revived his career at Chippa after he was released by Orlando Pirates back in 2017. Chippa is likely to renew his contract by two more years.

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler has been reflecting on his first year in charge of the Team of Choice and hopes to celebrate the landmark with victory over Cape Town City at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday night.