Sharks field strong teams
Pat Lambie and Tera Mtembu will captain the Sharks in their two respective friendly matches against the Cheetahs in Umlazi on Friday.
Cheetahs double up on Sharks
The Cheetahs have named two different teams for Friday's pre-season friendly against the Sharks in Umlazi.
Nyakane wants to specialise at No 3
Trevor Nyakane is ready to stake a claim at tighthead prop for the Bulls and the Springboks in 2017.
Jones to make Six Nations debut
Stormers centre Huw Jones will start for Scotland against Ireland at Murrayfield in the opening match of the 2017 Six Nations on Saturday.
Scannell on Ireland bench
Uncapped hooker Niall Scannell has been selected in Ireland's match-day squad for Saturday's Six Nations Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Webb back for Wales
Scrumhalf Rhys Webb has been included in Wales' starting lineup for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
Steyn’s appeal dismissed
Montpellier flyhalf Frans Steyn's appeal against his four-week suspension has been dismissed by an independent committee.
Gap has closed in world rugby
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes very little separates Test teams from the northern and southern hemisphere.
Joost upbeat despite setbacks
Joost van der Westhuizen says he only uses an oxygen machine when he can't breathe on his own, but insists his life doesn't depend on the device.
Law changes for 2017
Five law changes, aimed at reducing negative play, increasing ball in play time and improving player welfare have been confirmed following approval by the World Rugby council late last year.
