Mpupha to lead Women’s Sevens

Zintle Mpupha will resume her duties as Springbok Women’s Sevens captain when they travel to France next week for invitational tournaments in Paris and Nancy.

Super Rugby round 12 wish list

The SA Rugby magazine team identifies what they would love to see come out of round 12 of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Bulls attack searching for spark

The Vodacom Bulls forwards and halfbacks have plenty to prove in their must-win clash against the Waratahs on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Injury relief for Lions

Lions captain Warren Whiteley’s knee injury is not as serious as originally feared and will only keep him out of action for the next few weeks.

Bulls reshuffle backline for Tahs

Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human has made three changes to his starting side ahead of the match against the Waratahs on Saturday.

Junior Boks snatch Wales win

Sanele Nohamba scored a last-gasp try to help the Junior Springboks overturn a 17-point half-time deficit and claim a comeback 35-31 victory over Wales U20 in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Sharks pick Du Toit at loosehead

Thomas du Toit replaces the injured Tendai Mtawarira in one of four changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Mtawarira blow for Sharks

The Sharks will be without the services of Tendai Mtawarira for the rest of their tour after the prop returned to Durban with a knee injury.

Lombard out for nine months

Lions utility back Gianni Lombard is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Chiefs a fortnight ago.

Du Preez’s Sharks face moment of truth

Sharks coach Rob du Preez Snr has to back form flyhalf Curwin Bosch for the ultimate challenge against the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.