Botha called up to Bok squad
Sharks lock Ruan Botha has replaced the injured Jean-Luc du Preez in the Springbok squad for the end-of-year tour.
Sharks lock Ruan Botha has replaced the injured Jean-Luc du Preez in the Springbok squad for the end-of-year tour.
Glasgow scored seven tries in their 43-13 win at Scotstoun Stadium
Wasps beat the Northampton Saints 38-22 to snap a four-game losing streak, while there were also English Premiership wins for the Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins, Saracens, Leicester Tigers and Gloucester.
Four uncapped players have been included in the 34-man Springbok squad for their end-of-year tour.
Coach John Dobson believes that Western Province flyhalf Rob du Preez will make a success of his impending move to the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Lock Blake Enever is one of six uncapped players in the Wallabies’ 32-man squad for their end-of-year tour.
Luke McGrath scored two tries as Leinster beat Ulster 25-10 in Belfast, while there were also Pro14 wins for the Scarlets, Edinburgh, Ospreys, Connacht, Glasgow Warriors and Cheetahs.
Jean-Luc du Preez is set to miss the Springboks’ end-of-year tour after sustaining an ankle injury in Saturday’s Currie Cup final. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Durban.
The Glasgow Warriors scored seven tries to chalk up a convincing 43-13 bonus-point win against the Kings at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Cheetahs should secure their first away win in the Pro14 when they take on Zebre in Parma on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.