Schalk’s Sarries march on
Saracens ground out a 27-12 win over bitter rivals the Northampton Saints, while there were also victories for Gloucester, Exeter and Bath in the English Premiership.
11 Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Carr returns for WP
Nizaam Carr will make his first Currie Cup appearance for Western Province this season against the Pumas at Newlands on Saturday.
Los Pumas change four
Tomás Cubelli will start at scrumhalf in one of four changes to the Argentina starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Australia in Perth.
Surprise strings to Boks’ bow?
Assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks have a few strengths they want to use in Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Christchurch.
Bismarck suffers serious blow
Montpellier hooker Bismarck du Plessis has been ruled out of action for up to three months after tearing a pectoral muscle.
Bulls rotate pack for Griquas
Coach Nollis Marais has made three changes to the Bulls starting XV ahead of Friday's game against Griquas at Loftus.
Injury boost for Bulls
Jason Jenkins, Jannes Kirsten and Luther Obi have overcome their respective injuries and are available for selection when the Bulls host Griquas on Friday.
Boks relegated to fourth
The Springboks have sunk to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 23-17 loss to Australia in Brisbane.
Faf, Goosen fit to play
Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Faf de Klerk and Johan Goosen have recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries.
