Super Rugby preview (Round 4, Part 2)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the last three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round four, including the derby in Pretoria and the Lions’ battle against the Jaguares in Johannesburg.

In-form Pollard is ‘taking control’

Vodacom Bulls backline coach Chris Rossouw says the team’s strong start to the season has been aided by the game management of Handré Pollard, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

All change as Lions call on youngsters

The inclusion of Wandisile Simelane is one of seven changes Swys de Bruin has made to the Lions’ starting XV ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Jaguares in Johannesburg.

Nche handed hefty ban

The Cheetahs will be without loosehead prop Ox Nche until the Pro14 final after he was given an eight-week suspension for a dangerous challenge.

Smith at fullback for Sharks

Rhyno Smith has replaced the injured Aphelele Fassi in the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.

Lions lure Van der Sluys back to SA

Lock Wilhelm van der Sluys has left the Exeter Chiefs to join the Lions for the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

England change five for Italy

England coach Eddie Jones has named a strong team for their Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

Scotland’s Russell makes timely return

Finn Russell will start at flyhalf for Scotland in their Six Nations clash with Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday after recovering from a concussion.

Wallabies in match-fixing investigation

High-ranking sports officials will reportedly contact Rugby Australia with concerns about the potential fixing of a Wallabies match a few years ago.

SA U18 Sevens excited for Windhoek

The South African U18 Sevens team is looking forward to defending their title in the Windhoek Sevens tournament this weekend.