Juan to bring ‘A game’
Juan de Jongh says his focus has completely shifted to his new role at the Stormers after a 'beneficial' spell with the Blitzboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Juan de Jongh says his focus has completely shifted to his new role at the Stormers after a 'beneficial' spell with the Blitzboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland for the first time in the USA on 5 November.
The Sharks have confirmed that Pat Lambie, Ruan Botha and Francois Kleinhans will all be out for 12 weeks as the result of various injuries.
Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé has been ruled out for four weeks after fracturing his cheekbone and nose in last Saturday's warm-up match against the Bulls in Polokwane.
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has appointed Juan de Jongh and Frans Malherbe as co-captains for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Francois Hougaard has signed a short-term contract with English Premiership side, the Worcester Warriors.
Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé could be out for up to eight weeks after breaking his nose in Saturday's warm-up match against the Bulls in Polokwane.
Influential Blitzboks Kyle Brown, Cecil Afrika and Branco du Preez have all returned to full training following the completion of their respective rehabilitation programmes.
The Reds could battle to retain the services of fullback Ayumu Goromaru, who has received an offer from Toulon.
The Sharks should back the talented Garth April to fill in for Pat Lambie at the start of Super Rugby, but the flyhalf dilemma facing the Bulls is far less clear-cut, writes CRAIG LEWIS.