Jenkins to lock down for Bulls

Jason Jenkins will start at lock in the only change to the Blue Bulls' side facing the Free State Cheetahs in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein.

All Blacks close in on record

While South African cavemen ponder the workings of a simple wheel, the All Blacks spaceship looks set to go where no tier-one Test side has gone before, writes JON CARDINELLI.

All Blacks recall Savea

All Blacks wing Julian Savea will start against the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.

Kriel, Brussow can aid Boks

Jaco Kriel is the obvious candidate to replace Francois Louw, but the injury to the Boks’ first-choice openside flanker may also precipitate a recall for Heinrich Brussow on the end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Halfpenny back to boost Wales

Star fullback Leigh Halfpenny has been included in Wales' 36-man squad to play the Springboks, Wallabies, Argentina and Japan in November.

Lions hit back at Lyon

The Golden Lions Rugby Union is adamant lock Franco Mostert has no case to answer in his ongoing contractual saga with French side Lyon.

Peyper to referee final

Jaco Peyper will referee the Currie Cup final between the Free State Cheetahs and the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Lyon take Bok lock to court

French Top 14 club Lyon announced on Monday they are taking legal action against Franco Mostert for breach of contract.

Bulls lose Beyers

Blue Bulls fullback Ulrich Beyers has been ruled out of the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs with a dislocated shoulder.

Backs can stake Bok claim

JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline stars of the 2016 Currie Cup who could strengthen their claim for Springbok selection with a convincing showing in the domestic decider on Saturday.