Pienaar makes first Cheetahs start
Ruan Pienaar will make his first start for the Cheetahs in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Ruan Pienaar will make his first start for the Cheetahs in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Henry Chamberlain is set to make his first senior appearance for the Sharks in their Currie Cup clash with the Lions at Ellis Park on Sunday.
Western Province coach John Dobson says Damian Willemse looks fit as he prepares for his comeback from injury against Griquas on Friday.
This weekend’s Currie Cup teams as they are announced.
Western Province coach John Dobson has been forced to make several changes to the starting lineup for Friday’s clash against Griquas in Kimberley.
The Currie Cup Premier Division saw a big reshuffle of log positions after a dramatic weekend of action and results.
Saturday’s Currie Cup action saw the Sharks claim a seven-point win against the Cheetahs in Durban while a 14-man Vodacom Blue Bulls hung on to clinch a narrow 31-26 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park.
Manie Libbok contributed 21 points to guide the Vodacom Blue Bulls to a riveting 31-26 win over the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Kobus van Wyk scored a last-gasp try to allow the Sharks to claim a 27-20 victory over the Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Western Province claimed a convincing 45-14 bonus-point victory over the Pumas at Newlands on Friday.