Pollard replaces Steyn

Handré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, with Jean de Villiers winning his 100th Test cap.

De Villiers plays down milestone

While he concedes it's a big moment in his career, Jean de Villiers hopes his 100th Test cap won't distract the Springboks from their task of beating the All Blacks in Wellington.

Esterhuizen set for Sharks debut

André Esterhuizen has been included in the Sharks starting lineup in one of seven changes to the side to face the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Cheetahs overhaul backline

The Free State Cheetahs have made nine changes to their side for their match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Van Aswegen at No 10 for Kings

Gary van Aswegen will start at flyhalf in one of four changes to the EP Kings side to face the Blue Bulls in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Boks to wing it for Bulls

Bjorn Basson and Akona Ndungane have recovered from injury to take their places in the Blue Bulls team to face the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Springboks must be 50% black by 2019

At least half the Bok side must consist of players of colour in five years' time, with 60% of those required to be black African.

Sharks lose another lock

Wiehan Hay has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering an AC joint injury in the loss to Griquas last weekend.