Ashton cops big ban

Sale fullback Chris Ashton has been given a seven-week suspension for a tip tackle on Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott last week.

Injury blow for Sharks, Boks

Jean-Luc du Preez is set to undergo surgery on a long-standing groin injury and will be out of action for several weeks.

Mostert back for Boks

Franco Mostert will start at lock in the only change to the Springbok starting side ahead of the clash against Argentina in Mendoza.

Superbru: Springboks by 7-15

Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship and Currie Cup games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions.

Leyds to skipper WP

Dillyn Leyds will captain Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against Free State at Newlands on Saturday.

Watch: Kockott shocked by red card

Chris Ashton tip-tackled Rory Kockott during a pre-season match between Sale and Castres, with both players being red-carded by referee Romain Poite.

Maddocks to start for Wallabies

Wing Jack Maddocks will make his first Test start in one of four changes to the Wallabies side ahead of the clash against the All Blacks in Auckland.

All Blacks reshuffle backline

Jordie Barrett will start at fullback when the All Blacks take on Australia at Eden Park this Saturday.

Rugby Championship teams (Round 2)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.

Currie Cup teams (Round 2)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks.