Burden in, Akker out for Sharks
Hooker Craig Burden has been included in the Sharks’ 25-man touring squad to Argentina in the injury-enforced absence of Akker van der Merwe.
Fifita cops three-week ban
Hurricanes flank Vaea Fifita has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle in the match against the Sharks.
Watch: Play of the Week
In what turned out to be one of the games of the season, the Chiefs beat the Crusaders 40-27 on Saturday, with Tumua Manu stealing the short kick-off to score a try that has been deemed the Play of the Week from round 16.
Revealed: Admission that sealed Folau’s fate
Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau reportedly made one crucial error that proved costly during his code of conduct hearing into controversial social media posts.
Peyper in charge of Lions-Canes
Jaco Peyper will officiate the match between the Lions and Hurricanes at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Du Plessis’ touching story
Bismarck du Plessis opens up to CRAIG LEWIS on life in France, the arrival of twin boys, a debilitating injury and his late father’s lasting legacy.
Bok back-three balance hinges on fullback
Rassie Erasmus would do well to explore the fullback alternatives to first-choice Willie Roux in the upcoming Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Triple injury blow for Bulls
Rosko Specman and Paul Schoeman have been ruled out of the Vodacom Bulls’ match against the Highlanders, while there is also concern about Warrick Gelant’s availability for the match.
Four debutants in Junior Boks team
Angelo Davids is among the four players who will make their debuts for the Junior Springboks in their U20 Championship opener against Scotland on Tuesday.
Injury cloud hangs over Stormers
There is still no clarity over the availability of lock Eben Etzebeth for the Stormers’ final two Vodacom Super Rugby pool games. DYLAN JACK reports.
