Lions topple Griquas in 14-try thriller
The Golden Lions scored nine tries in their 62-41 hammering of Griquas in Johannesburg on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Faf fully available to Boks
The Sale Sharks have no issue with Faf de Klerk remaining with the Springboks for the entire Rugby Championship if need be.
Welwitschias pull out of First Division
The Welwitschias have withdrawn from the Currie Cup First Division as the Namibian Rugby Union is unable to pay for teams to travel to Windhoek.
Dobson: Augustus a physical beast
Western Province coach John Dobson says this season could be the making of No 8 Juarno Augustus, who will start their Currie Cup opener against the Free State Cheetahs. DYAN JACK reports.
Rassie: Add Argentina to Currie Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says an Argentinian team would be a ‘wonderful addition’ to the Currie Cup.
‘Moving north is the way forward’
Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel has highlighted the benefits of South African teams making the move into northern hemisphere competitions.
Erasmus wary of ‘dangerous’ Argentina
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has warned his team not to underestimate Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.
Hooper: Cheika just wants to win
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says coach Michael Chieka is ignoring talk of his future ahead of their clash with the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Ashton cops big ban
Sale fullback Chris Ashton has been given a seven-week suspension for a tip tackle on Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott last week.
Injury blow for Sharks, Boks
Jean-Luc du Preez is set to undergo surgery on a long-standing groin injury and will be out of action for several weeks.
