Wentzel back at the helm

Marco Wentzel returns to the Sharks' starting XV and resumes the captaincy for Saturday's clash against Griquas in Kimberley.

Fourie will keep Boks on track

New captain Fourie du Preez will ensure that the Springboks keep heading in the right tactical direction, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

All Blacks to keep on cruising

The ability of returning All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo to quickly get back up to speed is likely to influence the margin of victory against Georgia, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Naholo back for All Blacks

Waisake Naholo will make his long-awaited return from injury when the All Blacks take on Georgia in Cardiff this Friday.

Bismarck must start for Boks

Heyneke Meyer has to back Bismarck du Plessis and indeed his best available match 23 for the crucial Pool B clash against Scotland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Milestone for Maku

Bandise Maku will play in his 50th Currie Cup match for the Vodacom Blue Bulls when they face the EP Kings at Loftus on Friday.

Blitzboks lose Branco

Springbok Sevens scrumhalf Branco du Preez has been ruled out of action for the rest of the year after undergoing shoulder surgery.