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The Cheetahs will be hoping for a more competitive showing against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Venter leads Cheetahs against Ospreys

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has made a single injury-enforced change to his starting lineup to face the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.

Basson debuts for Kings

Bjorn Basson will make his first start for the Kings in one of three changes to their starting XV for the clash against the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.

Kolisi: We’ve put Mendoza behind us

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have dealt with their loss against Argentina and are focused on beating the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Stransky urges Boks on

Former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky has urged the team to do something special against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Stick looking at big picture with Boks

Mzwandile Stick returned to the Springbok set-up as a more strong-willed and streetwise coach, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Van Rooyen excited about Bhasera

Golden Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is looking forward to young tighthead prop Stephen Bhasera’s debut against Free State at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Erasmus: Pollard, Jantjies knew the plan

Rassie Erasmus says Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies knew from the start of the Rugby Championship who was set to start Saturday’s Test against Australia.

Bok coach explains team changes

Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.

Sage set to make Blue Bulls debut

Blitzboks star Dylan Sage has been named on the bench for the Blue Bulls match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.