Blitzboks duo return from injury
Werner Kok and Warrick Gelant have been selected in the SA Sevens Academy team to play at the Rome Sevens next week.
Werner Kok and Warrick Gelant have been selected in the SA Sevens Academy team to play at the Rome Sevens next week.
Wales have been demoted to sixth place in the World Rugby rankings following their 27-13 defeat to England at Twickenham.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Montpellier beat Toulon 36-21, while there were also wins for Toulouse, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux, Stade Français and Pau in the penultimate round of the Top 14.
Midfielder Reece Hodge scored 12 points to guide the Rebels to a 27-22 victory over the Force in Melbourne on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
The Rebels’ 27-22 win over the Force was facilitated by their attacking approach, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
Western Province edged Griquas 24-23 at Newlands, while there were also Currie Cup qualifier wins for the Blue Bulls, Leopards and Griffons on Saturday.
Huw Jones has been included in Scotland's 27-man squad for their June Test series against Japan.
Sharks CEO John Smit will resign at the end of the season.
The Chiefs will aim to strengthen their position at the top of the Australasian group when they take on the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.