Human happy with Papier’s progress

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human is delighted to have Bok scrumhalf Embrose Papier back in his squad ahead of the clash with Western Province on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Du Toit relishing tighthead challenge

Thomas du Toit feels he still needs another two years to complete his transition from loosehead to tighthead prop.

Van Rhyn happy to shift in WP pack

Western Province forward Ernst van Rhyn says he is learning from having to move between lock and flank. DYLAN JACK reports.

Cane to make full recovery

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has undergone a successful operation in South Africa after suffering a neck injury against the Boks last Saturday.

Jansen van Vuren joins Blitzboks

Scrumhalf Marco Jansen van Vuren has left the Lions to take up a place in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy.

Watch: Goosen suffers ankle injury

Montpellier flyhalf Johan Goosen will be out of action for ‘at least two months’ with a badly twisted ankle, according to the club.

Jantjies, Mapoe start for Lions

Springboks Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe will start for the Golden Lions in the must-win Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.

Lions family welcomes back Bok ‘sons’

Assistant coach Joey Mongalo says Springbok trio Elton Jantjies, Lionel Mapoe and Aphiwe Dyantyi will be utilised in the Golden Lions’ must-win game against the Pumas on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boks release 13 players

Elton Jantjies is one of 13 Springbok squad members who have been released to their provinces for Currie Cup duty this weekend.

Stonehouse hasn’t heard from Bulls

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says it would be a ‘big opportunity’ to take over from John Mitchell at the Bulls. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.