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.

‘Pollard SA’s best 10 by country mile’

Three former Springbok flyhalves on whether Handré Pollard should start at No 10 against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.

Preview: All Blacks vs Wallabies

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the clash between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.

Maddocks to start for Wallabies

Wing Jack Maddocks will make his first Test start in one of four changes to the Wallabies side ahead of the clash against the All Blacks in Auckland.

All Blacks reshuffle backline

Jordie Barrett will start at fullback when the All Blacks take on Australia at Eden Park this Saturday.

Rugby Championship teams (Round 2)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.