Welwitschias pull out of First Division

The Welwitschias have withdrawn from the Currie Cup First Division as the Namibian Rugby Union is unable to pay for teams to travel to Windhoek.

Dobson: Augustus a physical beast

Western Province coach John Dobson says this season could be the making of No 8 Juarno Augustus, who will start their Currie Cup opener against the Free State Cheetahs. DYAN JACK reports.

Rassie: Add Argentina to Currie Cup

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says an Argentinian team would be a ‘wonderful addition’ to the Currie Cup.

Injury blow for Sharks, Boks

Jean-Luc du Preez is set to undergo surgery on a long-standing groin injury and will be out of action for several weeks.

Superbru: Springboks by 7-15

Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship and Currie Cup games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions.

Currie Cup preview (Round 2)

The Golden Lions, Sharks and Western Province kick off their campaigns this week, but all eyes will be on the Blue Bulls to see if they can replicate last weekend’s clinical performance. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Free State coach wields axe

Daan Human has made seven changes to the Free State Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Western Province at Newlands.

Leyds to skipper WP

Dillyn Leyds will captain Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against Free State at Newlands on Saturday.

Kriel returns for Blue Bulls

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel will start in one of three changes to the Blue Bulls starting lineup for their match against the Sharks in Durban.

Bok-laden Sharks to front Bulls

The Sharks have included six Springboks in their starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Blue Bulls at Kings Park.