Bismarck to face Western Province

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis will start for Montpellier in the friendly against Western Province on Thursday.

Bok trio to boost Cheetahs

Oupa Mohoje, Rudy Paige, and Ox Nche will start for the Free State Cheetahs against the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Liebenberg fronts Bulls’ charge

Hanro Liebenberg will lead the Blue Bulls against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Six more Lions sign extensions

A further six Lions players have extended their stays in Johannesburg, the union announced on Wednesday.

‘Boks striving for excellence’

Veteran flanker Francois Louw has hailed the leadership culture taking shape in the Springbok camp, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Schoeman returns for Pumas

Marnus Schoeman will start his first Currie Cup game for the Pumas in over a year when they face Griquas in Mpumalanga this Friday.

Two debutants for Griquas

Godfrey Ramaboea and Khwezi Mkhafu will make their first Currie Cup starts for Griquas against the Pumas in Mpumalanga on Friday.

Leyds to lead WP

Dillyn Leyds will start at flyhalf and will captain Western Province in their final Currie Cup pre-season game against Montpellier on Thursday.

Mapimpi, Willemse set for aerial test

Makazole Mapimpi looks set to start against Argentina this Saturday while Damian Willemse is likely to make his Test debut from the bench, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Folau: I won’t change anything

Fullback Israel Folau says he will not change his approach to the aerial battle ahead of the Wallabies’ match against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.