Big guns start for Cheetahs

Coach Franco Smith has named his strongest available starting lineup for Saturday's Currie Cup match against Boland in Wellington.

Currie Cup teams (Round 1)

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

Bosch at 10 for Sharks

Curwin Bosch will start at flyhalf for the Sharks in their Currie Cup opener against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.

Bulls back Basson at fullback

Bjorn Basson will wear the Blue Bulls No 15 jersey in their Currie Cup opener against Western Province in Pretoria on Friday.

Van Zyl named temporary WP captain

Chris van Zyl will lead Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Duane handed Toulon reins

Toulon have appointed Duane Vermeulen as club captain for the upcoming season.

Beyers back at Bulls

Utility back Ulrich Beyers has rejoined the Blue Bulls on a two-week probation period ahead of the Currie Cup.

Wallabies recall overseas stars

Coach Michael Cheika has named four France-based players in a 36-man Wallabies training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship.

SuperBru: Lions to win by 3-12

Before you make your SuperBru picks for this weekend's Super Rugby matches, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team's predictions.

Lions without Whiteley

Ruan Ackermann will start at No 8 for the Lions in Saturday's semi-final against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.