Five stars to watch
CRAIG LEWIS picks five players who could be key to the outcome of Saturday’s semi-final between the Lions and Hurricanes at Ellis Park.
Preview: Lions vs Hurricanes
The Lions have every reason to believe that they can out-muscle and out-last the Hurricanes in the semi-final in Johannesburg on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Preview: Crusaders vs Chiefs
The Crusaders have the power game to nullify the Chiefs’ attacking strengths in Saturday’s semi-final in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Currie Cup preview (Round 2)
Western Province will face a stern test when they begin their Currie Cup campaign against Free State in Bloemfontein on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Senatla to wing it for WP
SP Marais and Seabelo Senatla will start for Western Province in Sunday's Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
‘Jantjies shouldn’t have been subbed’
Brendan Venter says the Lions coaches will need to rebuild their relationship with flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
ARU will cut one team
Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver says they remain committed to the plan of cutting one team from Super Rugby next season.
SBW to miss Rugby Champs opener
World Rugby has confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams' suspension will include the All Blacks' opening Rugby Championship match against Australia.
Ackermann on Lions team, Canes threat
Lions coach Johan Ackermann talks about team selection and what he expects from the Hurricanes.
Coles starts for Canes, Savea benched
Hurricanes captain Dane Coles will start at hooker in Saturday's semi-final against the Lions.
