Gold: Du Toit can play tighthead

Sharks coach Gary Gold has staunchly defended Thomas du Toit’s transition to tighthead prop, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Boks have done weather ‘homework’

Come rain or shine, assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks will be prepared for the northern hemisphere conditions at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Boks to make tough prop selection

Bok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says they are looking at taking five props to the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Masimla to start for WP

Godlen Masimla will make his first Currie Cup start for Western Province against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Sykes, Greeff in hot water

EP Kings lock Steven Sykes and Griquas No 8 Carel Greeff will face Saru disciplinary hearings on Wednesday.

Boks boast back-row strength

Breakdown coach Richie Gray believes the Springboks have an ‘embarrassment of riches’ in the loose trio, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Jones confirms Japan departure

Eddie Jones’s reported move to the Stormers drew a step closer after he confirmed on Tuesday that he would be stepping down as Japan coach after the World Cup.

Top Boks recommit to Stormers

Springboks Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe and Damian de Allende have all committed their long-term futures to Western Province and the Stormers.

Du Toit heading back to Cape

Western Province have finally confirmed a widely acknowledged open secret by announcing the signing of Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Lions captain on the mend

The Golden Lions are expected to be able to call on the services of influential captain Jaco Kriel for this Friday’s Currie Cup clash against the Pumas.