Saffa props start for Scotland

South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will start for Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Murrayfield.

Henshaw at fullback for Ireland

Robbie Henshaw will shift from his regular centre position to fullback for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against England in Dublin on Saturday.

Tuilagi, Vunipola bros back for England

Manu Tuilagi will make his first Test start for England since 2014 when they take on Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Van Zyl to captain Stormers

Chris van Zyl will lead the Stormers in their pre-season warm-up against the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.

#SuperHeroSunday teams

Who’s playing in the double-header at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.

Sharks pick strong side

Curwin Bosch will start at flyhalf when the Sharks take on the Lions in Sunday’s pre-season match at Cape Town Stadium.

Super Rugby heroes #TacklingCancer

Vodacom and SuperSport will together donate R100 to CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation for every tackle made by a South African player this Vodacom Super Rugby season.

‘Ball-carriers can endanger tacklers’

Jonathan Kaplan says referees should focus more on ball-carriers’ deliberate attempts to milk penalties in a tackle situation.

Cheetahs lock suspended

Cheetahs lock Justin Basson has been handed a three-week ban for foul play during their win over Zebre last Saturday.

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