Mallett: PE needs Super Rugby franchise
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says SA Rugby should consider Super Rugby mergers between the Kings and Cheetahs, and the Bulls and Lions.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says SA Rugby should consider Super Rugby mergers between the Kings and Cheetahs, and the Bulls and Lions.
Craig Lewis makes his picks for this weekend's Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.
Fred Zeilinga and Tian Meyer will start as two of five changes to the Cheetahs' startling lineup for Friday's match against the Highlanders in Bloemfontein.
Cheetahs centre Nico Lee has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a grade-two ankle injury.
The Lions have enhanced their status as the leading local team, while the Kings have surpassed the Bulls in the South African group standings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Blitzboks speedster Rosco Speckman will join the Cheetahs’ Super Rugby squad after the World Rugby Sevens Series.
The visitors scored seven tries in their 48-21 win in Bloemfontein.
Winger George Bridge scored a hat-trick as the Crusaders beat the Cheetahs 48-21 in Bloemfontein on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Ox Nche will start at loosehead prop for the Cheetahs against the Crusaders in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Loose forward Boom Prinsloo has joined the Bulls on a two-year deal until the end of the 2019 season.