WP brace for boot battle

Starting Josh Stander and Damian Willemse in tandem will give WP more options in the game-shaping territorial battle in the Currie Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Sharks aim to enforce pressure test

Coach Robert du Preez says the Sharks must find ways to pressure Western Province in a similar fashion to what the Blue Bulls managed to do in the semi-final.

Preview: Currie Cup final

All signs suggest that Saturday’s final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands is set to be another classic, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stander at 10, Willemse 12 for WP

Josh Stander will start at flyhalf for Western Province against the Sharks in the Currie Cup final at Newlands on Saturday.

Kings tweak pack for Scarlets

Coach Deon Davids has made three changes to the Kings’ pack for Friday’s Pro14 clash against the Scarlets in Port Elizabeth.

Jean-Luc back at No 7 for Sharks

Jean-Luc du Preez and Aphelele Fassi will start for the Sharks in Saturday’s Currie Cup final against Western Province at Newlands.

Botha says goodbye to Bulls

Bulls scrum coach Gary Botha has tendered his resignation, which will come into effect at the end of the junior season.

Highlights: Currie Cup finals (2010-17)

Highlights of the previous eight Currie Cup finals, four of which saw Western Province up against the Sharks.

Bulls targeted Van Graan, Ackermann

Munster and Gloucester have rejected approaches from the Blue Bulls for head coaches Johann van Graan and Johan Ackermann respectively.

Preview: All Blacks vs Wallabies

The All Blacks will look to secure a 3-0 series sweep against the Wallabies when they meet in the third and final Bledisloe Cup Test in Japan on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.