Leaders suspended Smith
The All Blacks’ leadership group unanimously agreed that Aaron Smith should be suspended for this Saturday’s Test against the Boks, according to coach Steve Hansen.
Timani unleashed on Pumas
Lopeti Timani will start at No 8 for the Wallabies against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.
Smith blow for Blacks
Star All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has been suspended for misconduct and will not face the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday.
ABs ‘love playing Boks’
Dane Coles says the All Blacks remain determined to push themselves to the limit in this Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
De Allende to start at 12?
Jesse Kriel’s ongoing struggle with a groin injury may force a reshuffle in midfield with Damian de Allende starting at No 12 and Juan de Jongh moving to 13, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Naholo to wing it against Boks
Fijian-born flyer Waisake Naholo is set to start for the All Blacks in this Saturday's Test against the Springboks in Durban.
Wing woes for Boks
The Springboks’ lack of options on the wing could be exposed as a result of injuries to Bryan Habana and Jesse Kriel, and the unavailability of Lwazi Mvovo, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Lions duo to miss semis
Golden Lions centre Howard Mnisi and prop Dylan Smith have been ruled out of the Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs next week.
Blitzboks retain Powell
Neil Powell will continue to coach the Blitzboks in the lead-up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Du Toit wins big at WP awards
Pieter-Steph du Toit was named Most Valuable Player at Western Province’s awards ceremony on Tuesday.
