All Blacks to face Ireland in Chicago
The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland for the first time in the USA on 5 November.
The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland for the first time in the USA on 5 November.
Robbie Fleck believes that the decision to appoint co-captains will have long-term benefits for the Stormers. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Sharks have confirmed that Pat Lambie, Ruan Botha and Francois Kleinhans will all be out for 12 weeks as the result of various injuries.
Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé has been ruled out for four weeks after fracturing his cheekbone and nose in last Saturday's warm-up match against the Bulls in Polokwane.
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has appointed Juan de Jongh and Frans Malherbe as co-captains for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Ireland have been demoted to eighth place in the World Rugby rankings following their 10-9 defeat to France in Paris.
Ernst Stapelberg kicked a last-gasp conversion as 13-man Maties edged hosts NMMU in Port Elizabeth.
Winger Aphiwe Dyantyi scored a brace as UJ beat hosts Pukke 36-31 in Potchefstroom.
Stormers lock Jean Kleyn could be sidelined for four months after sustaining a wrist injury in Saturday's pre-season match against the Jaguares at Newlands.
Israel Folau looks set to continue at fullback for the Waratahs this Super Rugby season.