Revamped WP to face Cheetahs

Coach John Dobson has made seven changes to the Western Province team ahead of Friday's match against the Cheetahs in Cape Town.

Cheetahs suffer Venter blow

Nico Lee will start at outside centre for the Cheetahs after captain Francois Venter was ruled out of Friday's match against Western Province at Newlands.

Mvovo, Notshe exit Bok camp

Lwazi Mvovo and Sikhumbuzo Notshe have been released from the Springbok squad, while Francois Hougaard will not be considered for selection for the first two Tests against Argentina.

Boks to put the boot in

Johan Goosen believes the side that wins the kicking battle is likely to emerge victorious in this Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Nelspruit.

Pumas’ ploy may backfire

The Argentinian attack has disappointed in 2016 and may do the Pumas more harm than good in the opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.

Lood to leapfrog Du Toit?

Allister Coetzee could spring another surprise this week by naming Lood de Jager in the Springbok starting side ahead of Pieter-Steph du Toit. JON CARDINELLI reports from Nelspruit.

Boks hone defence

Allister Coetzee has reiterated the importance of work rate and line speed as the Boks continue to work on their defensive system under new coach Chean Roux, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.

Snyman boosts Bulls

Lock RG Snyman returns to the Blue Bulls starting XV as one of three changes ahead of Friday's match against the EP Kings in Pretoria.

Goosen to front Pumas

Johan Goosen is set to start at fullback for the Springboks against Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.

All Blacks lose Moala

Utility back George Moala has been ruled out of New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.