Hurricanes bench Savea
Ardie Savea will play from the bench in one of six changes for the Hurricanes’ match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Boks still losing player tug of war
The decision to play and ultimately risk Handré Pollard this week is not in the Springboks’ World Cup interests, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bulls bring in Pollard
Handré Pollard will slot straight back into the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
Bosch key in battle of boot
Curwin Bosch and the Sharks look set for a tactical battle of Test-match proportions in the clash against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Highlanders bring in Squire for Bulls
The inclusion of flank Liam Squire is one of six changes to the Highlanders side that will take on the Vodacom Bulls in Dunedin on Friday.
Super Rugby teams (Round 17)
This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams as they are announced.
Folau to take Rugby Australia to court
Beleaguered former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will reportedly instigate legal action against Rugby Australia within the next two days.
Super Rugby stats and facts (Round 17)
Stats and facts for the Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African teams in round 17.
Burden in, Akker out for Sharks
Hooker Craig Burden has been included in the Sharks’ 25-man touring squad to Argentina in the injury-enforced absence of Akker van der Merwe.
Fifita cops three-week ban
Hurricanes flank Vaea Fifita has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle in the match against the Sharks.
