Gio Aplon
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Stormers defence wins out against Cheetahs
The Stormers managed to edge out the Cheetahs 13-6 in their Super Rugby tie at a wet Free State Stadium.
Aplon looks to impress Springbok coach in England Test
Fullback Gio Aplon says while he would like to impress Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer against England, he wouldn’t do it at the expense of the team.
Aplon ready for World Cup challenge
Making the final group of 30 Springbok players for next month’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has left Gio Aplon on cloud nine.
Francois Steyn out of Tri-Nations NZ clash
A hamstring injury has ruled Springbok full-back Francois Steyn out of the Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.
Van der Merwe and Aplon to return home from Bok tour
Lock forward Flip van der Merwe and fullback Gio Aplon will return home from the Springboks’ Tri-Nations Series tour on Wednesday.
Jantjes brings something different, says Coetzee
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says Conrad Jantjes is a better choice over Gio Aplon for Saturday’s Super Rugby semifinal against the Crusaders.
Chiefs make a stunning comeback to defeat Stormers
The Chiefs overcame a 17-point half-time deficit and capitalised on a controversial penalty try and yellow card to upset the Stormers on Saturday.
Two new Springbok caps for Wales clash
The Springbok selectors named a match 22 boasting 531 Test caps on Saturday for the match against Wales in Cardiff on June 5.