Sharks name powerful lineup

A host of Super Rugby regulars will boost the Sharks side set to host the Pumas in Saturday's Currie Cup clash in Durban.

Mapimpi to debut for Cheetahs

Makazole Mapimpi will earn his first Currie Cup cap when he starts on the wing for the Free State Cheetahs against Western Province in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

Golden Lions tweak lineup

The Golden Lions have made six changes to their starting XV ahead of Saturday’s Currie Cup match against Griquas in Johannesburg.

Plumtree: Lions won’t change game

Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree expects the Lions to stick to the game plan that has been so successful for them this season. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Lions must outsmart Hurricanes

The Lions need to back substance over style in Saturday’s semi-final against the Hurricanes at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Canes expect Lions backlash

Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree believes the Lions’ great escape against the Sharks will motivate them to up their game in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park.

Smith on playing in Europe

Cheetahs director of rugby Franco Smith believes having South African teams playing in Europe will benefit the Springboks in the long term.