Parsons back for Blues

Blues hooker James Parsons will make his return in the only change to their starting lineup for the match against the Vodacom Bulls in Auckland on Friday.

Another frustration for Whiteley

Warren Whiteley has suffered another frustrating setback after needing to be treated for kidney stones.

Senatla eyes Olympics

Speedster Seabelo Senatla wants another crack at a gold medal after the Springbok Sevens side qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Steyn in Scotland’s RWC plans

Former Griquas captain Kyle Steyn has been called up to Scotland’s World Cup training squad.

Kleyn in Ireland’s provisional RWC squad

South African-born lock Jean Kleyn has been included in Ireland’s 44-man training squad in preparation for the World Cup in Japan later this year.

Opportunity knocks for Lions, Stormers

The winners of the derby in Johannesburg this Saturday will strengthen their bid for a place in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Davids out, Human in for Blitzboks

The Blitzboks have called up Dewald Human as a replacement for Selvyn Davids, who has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Sevens due to personal reasons.

Van der Westhuizen to ref local derby

Referee Marius van der Westhuizen will be in charge of the match between the Lions and Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Pocock’s Super Rugby career over

Star flank David Pocock has announced his retirement from Vodacom Super Rugby and will now focus entirely on getting fit for the World Cup.

Fassi has star power

Aphelele Fassi has made a considerable impression at the start of his Sharks career, writes CRAIG LEWIS.