Five predictions for 2019

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to a big rugby year and what could be in store for supporters.

Maxwane in Cheetahs touring squad

Cheetahs wing Rabz Maxwane has recovered from injury to take his place in the 25-man squad for their match against Zebre on Saturday.

Reinach ‘itching’ for Test rugby

Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has reiterated his desire to keep fighting to earn a Bok recall ahead of this year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Smith: Cheetahs benefited from break

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith says their four-week break in December came at the right time ahead of Sunday’s clash against Zebre in Parma. DYLAN JACK reports.

KZN schools accused of player poaching

Dale College and Queen’s College have confirmed that a number of their schoolboys are currently being targeted by some of the top schools in KwaZulu-Natal. DYLAN JACK reports.

Pretorius set for Kings debut

Sarel Pretorius could make his long-awaited Kings debut against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Faf to stay at Sale until 2023

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has re-signed with the Sale Sharks until 2023.

Bok scrumhalves light up Europe

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, English Premiership and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

Du Plessis double downs Pau

Jacques du Plessis scored twice to help Montpellier beat Pau 41-13, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Lyon, Stade Français, La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse.

Sale Sharks down Gloucester

The Sale Sharks ended the year with a bonus-point 30-15 victory over Gloucester, while there were also English Premiership wins for Harlequins, Saracens, the Northampton Saints, Bath and Bristol Bears.