Scotland break Wales curse

Flyhalf Finn Russell contributed 19 points as Scotland ended a 10-year winless streak against Wales with a 29-13 victory in Edinburgh on Saturday.

O’Connor, Williams arrested for drugs

Former Wallaby James O’Connor and ex-All Black Ali Williams were arrested for allegedly buying cocaine and spent Saturday night in a Paris jail cell.

Marais starts for Stormers

SP Marais has been selected at fullback in the DHL Stormers' Super Rugby opener against his former team, the Bulls, at Newlands on Saturday.

Eight Boks start for Lions

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named eight Test players and one Super Rugby debutant in his match 23 for Saturday's game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Swart to debut for Cheetahs

Clinton Swart will start in the midfield for the Cheetahs against the Lions in their Super Rugby opener in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Cronjé at 10 for Kings

Kings coach Deon Davids has picked Lionel Cronjé at flyhalf for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Jaguares in Port Elizabeth.