Leyds to lead WP

Dillyn Leyds will start at flyhalf and will captain Western Province in their final Currie Cup pre-season game against Montpellier on Thursday.

Watch: Currie Cup launch

The 2018 Currie Cup was launched at the SuperSport studio in Randburg.

Folau: I won’t change anything

Fullback Israel Folau says he will not change his approach to the aerial battle ahead of the Wallabies’ match against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

More Boks commit to Lions

Six Springbok squad members have signed contract extensions with the Lions. 

Boks ‘excited’ by depth at hooker

Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says the competition building at hooker bodes well for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

New-look Bok back row taking shape

Francois Louw is excited by the prospect of resuming his back-row partnership with fellow flanker Siya Kolisi when the Boks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Double injury blow for Cheetahs

Prop Charles Marais and lock Walt Steenkamp have been ruled out of the Cheetahs’ first two Currie Cup games of the season due to injury.

Kolisi a unifying force

Siya Kolisi has helped to bring the Springboks, and South Africa, together, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks duo set for central Bok role

André Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am are set to start their first Test as a midfield combination when the Springboks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Eben ready to front Pumas

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is the favourite to start against Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.