Du Preez boost for Sharks, Boks

Springbok and Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez has returned to training and will be available for the Currie Cup playoffs, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Brits heading back to the Cape?

Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has been linked with a return to the Stormers.

Lions to fight for Mostert

The Lions remain locked in a ‘dispute’ with English club Gloucester over the signing of Bok lock Franco Mostert.

Straeuli officially turns down Bulls

Lions boss Rudolf Straeuli has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Bulls CEO job.

Cane to make full recovery

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has undergone a successful operation in South Africa after suffering a neck injury against the Boks last Saturday.

Brits to play for Rassie’s Baa-Baas

The Barbarians have announced the inclusion of Schalk Brits in their squad for the match against Argentina at Twickenham on 1 December.

Lions family welcomes back Bok ‘sons’

Assistant coach Joey Mongalo says Springbok trio Elton Jantjies, Lionel Mapoe and Aphiwe Dyantyi will be utilised in the Golden Lions’ must-win game against the Pumas on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Stonehouse hasn’t heard from Bulls

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says it would be a ‘big opportunity’ to take over from John Mitchell at the Bulls. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘England have reason to fear Boks’

English rugby columnists Stuart Barnes and Brian Moore say Eddie Jones’ England must be dreading their upcoming Test against the resurgent Springboks.

Montpellier too good for Toulon

Montpellier claimed a 29-17 victory against 14-man Toulon, while there were also wins for La Rochelle, Pau, Lyon, Grenoble, Toulouse and Stade Français in the French Top 14.