Volmink returns for Kings
Anthony Volmink will start on the left wing in one of two changes to the Kings’ starting XV for their match against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
Solitary change for England
The inclusion of No 8 Nathan Hughes is the only change to England’s starting lineup ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Ireland change five for Wales
CJ Stander is back at No 8 for Ireland’s Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin on Saturday.
Goosen to come out of ‘retirement’
Johan Goosen is set to join Montpellier after owner Mohed Altrad agreed to buy out his contract with Racing 92 for €1.4-million (R20-million).
Van Breda joins Warriors
Former Western Province fullback Scott van Breda has joined the Worcester Warriors on a one-year deal.
Bastareaud back for France
France have made five changes to their starting XV for Friday night’s match against Italy in Marseille. Anthony Belleau, Alexandre Lapandry, Arthur Iturria, Felix Lambey, Jonathan Danty, Louis Picamoles, Remi Lamerat and Teddy Thomas were all not considered for selection after breaking a team curfew following France’s defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. Mathieu Bastareaud returns from his ban for a homophobic… Read more →
Super Rugby teams (Round 2)
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. HIGHLANDERS vs BLUES (Friday, 08:35) Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Rob Thompson, 12 Teihorangi Walden, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Lima Sopoaga, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Luke Whitelock, 7 Dillon Hunt, 6 Liam Squire, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Jackson… Read more →
Pro14 teams (Round 16)
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. MUNSTER vs GLASGOW WARRIORS (Friday, 21:35) Munster – 15 Simon Zebo, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Sammy Arnold, 12 Dan Goggin, 11 Alex Wootton, 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 James Hart, 8 Robin Copeland, 7 Chris Cloete, 6 Dave O’Callaghan, 5 Billy Holland (c),… Read more →
Six Nations teams (Round 3)
Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks. FRANCE vs ITALY (Friday, 22:00) France – 15 Hugo Bonneval, 14 Benjamin Fall, 13 Mathieu Bastareaud, 12 Geoffrey Doumayrou, 11 Rémy Grosso, 10 Lionel Beauxis, 9 Maxime Machenaud, 8 Marco Tauleigne, 7 Yacouba Camara, 6 Wenceslas Lauret, 5 Sébastien Vahaamahina, 4 Paul Gabrillagues, 3… Read more →
‘Thomas thrown to the wolves’
Four former Springbok props on whether Thomas du Toit can make a successful conversion from loosehead to tighthead. Ollie le Roux ‘You don’t get good young tightheads, you only get good old tightheads. That’s because they have been scrummed and hurt, and with that experience they become good tightheads. There is no quick fix at tighthead. It takes a while… Read more →
