Specman’s Bulls move confirmed

Blitzboks star Rosko Specman has officially joined the Bulls on a two-year contract until the end of the 2020 season.

Gardner to ref Boks vs England

Angus Gardner will take charge of the Springboks’ end-of-year-tour opener against England at Twickenham on 3 November.

Du Preez boost for Sharks, Boks

Springbok and Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez has returned to training and will be available for the Currie Cup playoffs, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Brits heading back to the Cape?

Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has been linked with a return to the Stormers.

Another injury blow for Velleman

Flank CJ Velleman is one of three players who suffered injuries in the Kings’ loss to Treviso last weekend.

Human happy with Papier’s progress

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human is delighted to have Bok scrumhalf Embrose Papier back in his squad ahead of the clash with Western Province on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions to fight for Mostert

The Lions remain locked in a ‘dispute’ with English club Gloucester over the signing of Bok lock Franco Mostert.

Du Toit relishing tighthead challenge

Thomas du Toit feels he still needs another two years to complete his transition from loosehead to tighthead prop.

Van Rhyn happy to shift in WP pack

Western Province forward Ernst van Rhyn says he is learning from having to move between lock and flank. DYLAN JACK reports.

Straeuli officially turns down Bulls

Lions boss Rudolf Straeuli has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Bulls CEO job.