Pat ‘oozing confidence’
Pat Lambie has been ‘oozing confidence’ at training and his selection at fullback is not a gamble, according to Allister Coetzee. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Johannesburg.
Lambie at 15 for Boks
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has opted to start Rudy Paige and Morné Steyn in the halfbacks and Pat Lambie at fullback against Australia on Saturday.
‘Paige, Steyn suit Bok plan’
Allister Coetzee says the decision to start Rudy Paige and Morné Steyn at halfback against the Wallabies was precipitated by their familiarity with the Loftus conditions and the way the Boks want to play, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Currie Cup preview (Round 9)
The Golden Lions and Sharks will be essentially competing for a playoff place when they face off at Ellis Park on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Landajo leads Los Pumas
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has named returning scrumhalf Martín Landajo as captain for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Buenos Aires.
Ox back for Cheetahs
Ox Nche will start at loosehead prop in one of three changes to the Free State Cheetahs starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Griquas in Bloemfontein.
Italy pull plug on RWC bid
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced they are withdrawing their bid to host the 2023 World Cup.
White to leave Montpellier
Jake White will be replaced by Scotland's Vern Cotter as coach of French club Montpellier.
Zondagh quits Boland
Boland director of rugby Alan Zondagh has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
Lions rotate for must-win clash
Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has made five changes to his starting lineup for Friday's match against the Sharks in Johannesburg.
