Lions short on sharpness

Lions coach Johan Ackermann says the warm-up matches in Potchefstoom weren't ideal preparation for their opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes next weekend.

Sharks take balanced approach

Michael Horak says the Sharks will put equal emphasis on attack and defence this season.

Bordeaux sign Beyers

Vodacom Bulls fulback Ulrich Beyers has joined Bordeaux as medical cover for the injured Darly Domvo.

Lions dominate in Potch

The Lions ran out comprehensive victors in their two warm-up matches in Potchefstroom on Saturday.

Stormers hold off Cheetahs

The Stormers fended off a second-half fightback from the Cheetahs to claim a 39-31 victory at Newlands on Friday evening, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Bismarck retains Sharks captaincy

Bismarck du Plessis has been named Sharks squad captain for the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby season as part of a four-man leadership group.

Bok duo miss Toulon trip

Willem Alberts and Jannie du Plessis have been excluded from the Sharks' 26-man squad for the pre-season match against Toulon at the Stade Mayol next Thursday.

Lions mix and match

The Lions have named two sides of varying strengths to face Pukke and the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Saturday.

Bok trio on Bulls bench

Pierre Spies, Handré Pollard and Marcel van der Merwe have been named on the bench for the Vodacom Bulls' pre-season match against Saracens in London on Saturday.