Franks joins All Blacks exodus
London Irish have completed the signing of World Cup-winning prop Ben Franks on a three-year deal.
London Irish have completed the signing of World Cup-winning prop Ben Franks on a three-year deal.
Both scrumhalves will be looking to regain their best form after a tough 2014 when the two sides meet at Ravenhill on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Springboks Adriaan Strauss and Handré Pollard will be fit for the Bulls' opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Stormers on 14 February.
World Cup final tickets are being resold for as high as R57,000 as ticket touts look to capitalise on this year's tournament.
Bath captain Francois Louw scored a try and created another as his side ran out 35-18 victors at the Stade Ernest-Wallon.
Duane Vermeulen has been appointed Stormers skipper for the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.
Nizaam Carr could miss the Stormers' opening Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up game after a mystery virus resulted in a visit to hospital this week.
Brian O'Driscoll and Rory McIlroy show their skills across sporting codes.
Wallabies loose forward Radike Samo will join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.