SA Rugby magazine

Jones calls up two Saffas for England

Flank Michael Rhodes and prop Nick Schonert have been selected in England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests.

Bosch at fullback for Sharks

Curwin Bosch has reverted to fullback in one of four changes to the Sharks’ starting XV for their Currie Cup semi-final against the Golden Lions in Durban on Saturday.

England’s Hughes set to miss Bok Test

Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes has received a six-week suspension for punching, ruling him out of England’s Tests against the Springboks, All Blacks and Japan in November.

Three newbies in Wallabies squad

The Wallabies have included three uncapped players in their squad to face the All Blacks in next Saturday’s third Bledisloe Cup Test in Japan.

Highlights: Currie Cup finals (2005-09)

Highlights of the Currie Cup finals from 2005, when Free State shocked the Blue Bulls at Loftus, to 2009.

Superbru: Sharks or Lions?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Currie Cup semi-finals.

Leicester enquire about Etzebeth

The Leicester Tigers have joined Toulon in the race for Eben Etzebeth’s signature after showing interest in the lock’s post-World Cup availability.

Passport issue prevents Willemse call-up

Paul Willemse has missed out on selection for France’s 31-man squad for the November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.

Sharks ready for defensive test

Centre Jeremy Ward says the Sharks have been working on their defensive shape ahead of Saturday’s semi-final challenge against a Bok-laden Golden Lions side.