Jenkins to lock down for Bulls
Jason Jenkins will start at lock in the only change to the Blue Bulls' side facing the Free State Cheetahs in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein.
Jason Jenkins will start at lock in the only change to the Blue Bulls' side facing the Free State Cheetahs in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein.
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is adamant lock Franco Mostert has no case to answer in his ongoing contractual saga with French side Lyon.
Jaco Peyper will referee the Currie Cup final between the Free State Cheetahs and the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
French Top 14 club Lyon announced on Monday they are taking legal action against Franco Mostert for breach of contract.
Blue Bulls fullback Ulrich Beyers has been ruled out of the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs with a dislocated shoulder.
JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline stars of the 2016 Currie Cup who could strengthen their claim for Springbok selection with a convincing showing in the domestic decider on Saturday.
Blue Bulls lock RG Snyman is set to miss Saturday's final against the Cheetahs after suffering an eye-socket injury.
Springbok and Lions prop Julian Redelinghuys underwent neck surgery in Bloemfontein on Sunday and could be discharged from hospital later this week.
Sergeal Petersen scored a hat-trick of tries, while Niel Marais kicked 21 points as the Free State Cheetahs recorded a resounding 55-17 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final in Bloemfontein. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Flyhalf Tian Schoeman scored 21 points to steer the Blue Bulls to a 36–30 win over WP and into the Currie Cup final, reports JON CARDINELLI.