Smit quits Sharks

Sharks CEO John Smit will resign at the end of the season.

Burger blow for Boks

Schalk Burger will not be available for the Springboks' June Test series against Ireland due to an ankle injury.

Lions face depth test

The Lions’ ability to cope in the absence of injured flyhalf Elton Jantjies will be key to their cause against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers back row under fire

The Stormers loose forwards will have a point to prove against the Cheetahs at Newlands this Saturday following a disappointing display against the Bulls, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kings must contain Landajo

Scrumhalf Martín Landajo holds the key to the Jaguares' attacking success against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boshoff back for Lions

Marnitz Boshoff has replaced the injured Elton Jantjies in one of seven changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Bulls at Loftus.

Meyer at No 9 for Cheetahs

Tian Meyer will start at scrumhalf in the solitary change to the Cheetahs' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Stormers at Newlands.

Du Preezs, April recommit to Sharks

Talented twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez, as well as flyhalf Garth April, have signed contract extensions to remain at the Sharks until the end of 2018.

Bulls make minimal changes

Bjorn Basson will start on the left wing in a solitary change to the Bulls' starting lineup for Saturday's clash with the Lions at Loftus.