New-look Bulls to face Cheetahs

Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Nollis Marais has selected a youthful side for Saturday’s Currie Cup opener against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Watson to lead Kings

Luke Watson will captain the EP Kings when they take on the Golden Lions in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

All Blacks ring changes

Nehe Milner-Skudder will make his Test debut for the All Blacks in Sydney with Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Williams and Julian Savea all returning to the starting lineup.

Top SA refs extend contracts

Three of South Africa’s leading referees have renewed their contracts with Saru.

Alberts return imminent

Willem Alberts is likely to make his return from injury in the Springboks' match against Argentina in Buenos Aires next Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. 

Fourie unlikely to resume Bok career

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer says Jaque Fourie probably won't return to international rugby.

Pollard emerges from flyhalf poser

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says the need for continuity significantly influenced his backline selections for Saturday’s Test against Argentina, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Villiers to start at 13

Jean de Villiers will make his return to Test rugby when the Springboks take on Argentina in Durban this Saturday.

Botha extends Bulls stay

Springbok loose forward Arno Botha has extended his contract with the Vodacom Blue Bulls until the end of 2017.

Wentzel leads young Sharks

Veteran lock Marco Wentzel will lead the Sharks in their Currie Cup opener against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.