Whiteley back to lead Lions

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named a strong starting XV filled with Super Rugby experience for the match against the Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lions duo start for Pumas

Stefan Watermeyer and JW Jonker will form a new centre pairing for the Pumas' Currie Cup clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Griquas name settled side

Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has selected a battle-hardened team for their Currie Cup opener against the Natal Sharks in Kimberley on Saturday.

Etzebeth starts for Province

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will wear the Western Province No 4 jersey in their opening Currie Cup match against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

De Jongh named WP skipper

Juan de Jongh will captain Western Province in this year's Currie Cup with Pat Cilliers the vice-captain.

Bulls edge thriller

The Blue Bulls defeated the Pumas 46-38 in a highly entertaining friendly at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday.

Cheetahs slay Kings

The Free State Cheetahs ran in four tries to defeat the EP Kings 28-12 in their final warm-up match in Cradock on Friday.