Landajo leads Los Pumas
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has named returning scrumhalf Martín Landajo as captain for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Buenos Aires.
Ox back for Cheetahs
Ox Nche will start at loosehead prop in one of three changes to the Free State Cheetahs starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Griquas in Bloemfontein.
Italy pull plug on RWC bid
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced they are withdrawing their bid to host the 2023 World Cup.
Boks deny back-row imbalance
The Springboks look set to continue backing a loose trio of Warren Whiteley, Oupa Mohoje and Francois Louw despite a limited impact from the new-look combination, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
White to leave Montpellier
Jake White will be replaced by Scotland's Vern Cotter as coach of French club Montpellier.
Damian at 12 for Province
Damian de Allende will start at inside centre when Western Province face Boland at Newlands on Friday.
Bok boosts for Sharks
Keegan Daniel, Lwazi Mvovo and Lourens Adriaanse will all start for the Sharks in Friday's clash with the Golden Lions at Ellis Park.
Zondagh quits Boland
Boland director of rugby Alan Zondagh has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
No room for what-ifs at Loftus
The Springboks must be honest with themselves about their limitations and make winning their only priority at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Coetzee’s losing logic
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee continues to send out mixed messages regarding his selections and game plan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
