Pocock named Australia’s best

Flanker David Pocock has won Australia’s Player of the Year award for the second time.

Watch: Boks heading in right direction

RYAN VREDE says Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have given us reason to believe again.

Lions assistant coach to face allegations

The court case against Lions defence coach Joey Mongalo over allegations of indecent assault has got underway in Australia.

Cloete commits to Munster

Former Kings flanker Chris Cloete has signed a contract extension to remain with Munster until 2022.

Watch: Sharks scrum practice

The Sharks scrum down during training in Durban on Thursday.

Watch: Lions press conference

Golden Lions coaches Bafana Nhleko (U21), Ivan van Rooyen (Currie Cup) and Wessel Roux (U19) address the media ahead of their respective semi-finals.

Watch: WP press conference

Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Chris van Zyl address the media ahead of their Currie Cup semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Newlands.

Blitzbok to start for Bulls

Centre Dylan Sage has been included in the Blue Bulls side to take on Western Province in the Currie Cup semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

Leyds returns for Western Province

Dillyn Leyds returns at fullback and Damian Willemse will shift to flyhalf for Western Province’s semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

Double Bok boost for Lions

Warren Whiteley and Aphiwe Dyantyi will start for the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final against the Sharks in Durban.