WP, Bulls set for back-three battle

The firepower boasted in the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Western Province back three should make for an enthralling battle in Friday’s semi-final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Morgan starts for Wales

Tyler Morgan will start at outside centre in one of three changes to Wales’ starting lineup to face the Springboks in Saturday’s quarter-final at Twickenham.

McCaw back for All Blacks

Richie McCaw will captain the All Blacks in one of four changes for Saturday’s quarter-final against France in Cardiff.

Marais at 10 for Cheetahs

Niel Marais will replace Sias Ebersohn at flyhalf in the only change to the Free State Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s semi-final against the Golden Lions.

Solitary change for Boks

JP Pietersen replaces Lwazi Mvovo on the wing in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for their quarter-final clash against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Du Plessis back for Blue Bulls

Jacques du Plessis will return to start at lock in the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ semi-final against Western Province at Loftus.

Ireland rise in rankings

Ireland have moved up to third place in the World Rugby rankings after their 24-9 victory over France in Cardiff.

Believe in the brothers

Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis deserve to have the Boks’ full backing during the World Cup knockout stage, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Injury boosts for Western Province

Rynhardt Elstadt, Jano Vermaak, Johnny Kotze, Seabelo Senatla and Cheslin Kolbe are available for Western Province's semi-final at Loftus.

Sharks offer no excuses

The Sharks have pledged to turn their fortunes around in 2016 after suffering the humiliation of failing to progress to the Currie Cup play-offs.