Province change six

Jano Vermaak will start at scrumhalf for Western Province against the Pumas at Newlands on Saturday.

Whiteley boost for Lions

Warren Whiteley will make his long-awaited return to the Golden Lions’ starting lineup for their match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

France see off spirited Romania

France secured a hard-fought 38-11 bonus-point victory against Romania at the Olympic Stadium in London on Wednesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wallabies too good for Fiji

No 8 David Pocock scored two tries, both from the back of a driving maul, as the Wallabies secured a 28-13 win over Fiji in Cardiff on Wednesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Meyer: Pollard holds the key

Handré Pollard has to prove his worth as a tactical kicker and decision-maker against Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

‘Boks will stick to script’

Heyneke Meyer is confident that his charges will employ a more direct and tactical approach when they play Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Strauss starts for Boks

Adriaan Strauss will start at hooker in one of eight changes to the Springbok team facing Samoa at Villa Park on Saturday.