Rassie favours speed over grunt

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will play a similar role to that of the injured Warren Whiteley when the Springboks face the Wallabies’ breakdown bandits on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

‘I never gave up Bok dream’

Cheslin Kolbe says he has always enjoyed the challenge of facing opponents who are bigger than him, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Dobson: Notshe’s Bok start brilliant news

Western Province coach John Dobson says he ‘could not be happier’ for Sikhumbuzo Notshe, who will make his first start for the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Esterhuizen, Kriel in Bok midfield

Rassie Erasmus has made five changes to the Springbok starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies in Port Elizabeth.

Hooper back to front Boks

The return of captain Michael Hooper is one of four changes to the Wallabies side to take on the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks by 7-15

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship, Pro14 and Currie Cup games.

Jaer out, Eksteen in for Cheetahs

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has made one injury-enforced change to his team after fullback Malcolm Jaer was ruled out of their match against the Cardiff Blues on Friday.

Western Province ring the changes

Coach John Dobson has made seven changes to Western Province’s starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Sharks at Newlands.

Blue Bulls song gets red card

Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr says his ‘Die Blou Bul’ song will no longer be played before Bulls matches at Loftus because of ‘politics’.

Vermuelen starts for Sharks

Sharks coach Rob du Preez has made two changes to his match 22 for their clash against Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.