Marais starts for Stormers
Coach Robbie Fleck has made two changes to the Stormers’ starting lineup for the Super Rugby quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.
Kanko to lead Golden Lions
Ryan Kankowski will captain the Golden Lions in their Currie Cup opener against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Sunday.
Sexton played through the pain
Johnny Sexton played the final Test of the British & Irish Lions’ series against New Zealand with a fractured wrist and ruptured ankle tendon.
Duane blow for Boks
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen is set to miss the Rugby Championship after undergoing groin surgery.
All Blacks duo boosts Canes
Beauden Barrett and Dane Coles have been named in the Hurricanes team for Friday's quarter-final against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Free State call on Blitzboks for opener
Rosco Speckman, Chris Dry and Cecil Afrika have been named in the Free State Cheetahs' match 23 for their Currie Cup opener against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Centre blow for Chiefs
Charlie Ngatai has been ruled out of the Chiefs' quarter-final against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
No Bulls gig for Spencer
Newly appointed director of rugby John Mitchell says Carlos Spencer will not be joining the Bulls' management team.
Kolisi: Stormers must be smarter
Captain Siya Kolisi says the Stormers have to improve their decision-making to succeed in their quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.
RFU chief defends shorter Lions tours
Outgoing England boss Ian Ritchie says a reduction in the number of games on the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021 is the way to go.
