Solitary change for Sharks
Jacques Vermeulen will start at flank in the only change to the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against the Bulls at Loftus.
England call on Cipriani, Shields
Eddie Jones has included flyhalf Danny Cipriani and loose forward Brad Shields in England’s 34-man squad for their three-Test series against the Springboks in June.
NZ Rugby releases Shields to England
Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields will be available for England’s Test series against the Springboks in June after being released by New Zealand Rugby.
Highlanders rest Smith for Lions clash
The Highlanders will be without Aaron Smith for Saturday’s match against the Lions in Dunedin.
King Carlos to join Canes coaching staff
Former All Blacks flyhalf Carlos Spencer will be an assistant coach for the Hurricanes from 2019.
Marx out for six weeks
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx is set to miss at least the first three Tests of the season due to a hamstring tendon tear.
Esterhuizen: I gained confidence in Japan
Sharks centre André Esterhuizen has credited a stint in Japan as a key factor to his impressive form this season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Teichmann dismisses Pro14 rumours
Sharks CEO Gary Teichmann has rejected suggestions of more South African sides ditching Super Rugby for the Pro14 competition in Europe.
Cheetahs flank on Bulls’ radar
Paul Schoeman is set to join the Bulls after failing to sign a new contract with the Cheetahs.
Bulls receive Bok boost
Springbok tighthead Trevor Nyakane trained with the Bulls on Monday and is expected to feature against the Sharks in Pretoria this Saturday.
