Erasmus explains Van Zyl selection

Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl will start against England because he is better suited to the game plan the Springboks want to employ at Twickenham.

Steyn boots Stade past Montpellier

Stade Français claimed a 25-20 victory against Montpellier, while there were also wins for Clermont, Racing, Toulouse, Bordeaux and La Rochelle in the French Top 14.

Clinical Cheetahs end losing run

Wing Rabz Maxwane scored a brace as the Cheetahs beat the Cardiff Blues 21-10 in Bloemfontein on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

Scarlets’ late surge sinks Kings

The Scarlets overturned a 14-point deficit to claim a thrilling 41-34 bonus-point win against the Kings in Port Elizabeth. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

‘Promotion-relegation match unfair’

SWD Eagles coach Rynard van As says his team deserved to qualify automatically for next year’s Currie Cup Premier Division. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Pro14 preview (Round 7)

The Cheetahs and Kings will find themselves in must-win situations when they host the Cardiff Blues and Scarlets respectively. 

Preview: All Blacks vs Wallabies

The All Blacks will look to secure a 3-0 series sweep against the Wallabies when they meet in the third and final Bledisloe Cup Test in Japan on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘Willemse must curb attacking instincts’

Joel Stransky says Damian Willemse should retain the Western Province No 10 jersey for Saturday’s Currie Cup final but play more conservatively. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Peyper to referee Currie Cup final

Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands.

Kings forced to name new captain

JC Astle has been appointed as the Kings’ captain for the remainder of the 2018-19 Pro14 season.