Maddocks to start for Wallabies

Wing Jack Maddocks will make his first Test start in one of four changes to the Wallabies side ahead of the clash against the All Blacks in Auckland.

All Blacks reshuffle backline

Jordie Barrett will start at fullback when the All Blacks take on Australia at Eden Park this Saturday.

Currie Cup champs hit by injury

Ramone Samuels and Johan du Toit are set to miss Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign due to long-term injuries.

‘All Blacks do everything better’

Brendan Venter says it’s the All Blacks’ ruthlessness rather than any tactical innovation that makes them almost impossible to beat.

Coertzen wings it for Griquas

AJ Coertzen shifts from fullback to wing in one of two changes to the Griquas starting XV to face the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.

Namibia to pay SA travel costs

The Namibia Rugby Union has raised over R900,000 to cover the cost of three Currie Cup First Division teams’ trips to Windhoek.

WP sweat over Du Plessis

Jean-Luc du Plessis is unlikely to feature in Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign due to another injury setback.

Gelant, Papier commit to Bulls

Warrick Gelant and Embrose Papier have extended their contracts with the Bulls until 2020.

Another important opportunity for Am

Lukhanyo Am must build on his fine performance in the Rugby Championship opener when the Boks face Argentina in Mendoza this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Kings must be a successful franchise’

Kings consortium chairman Loyiso Dotwana says the franchise’s new owners want to build a winning team.