Currie Cup preview (Round 6)
The Vodacom Blue Bulls or Golden Lions will emerge as outright Currie Cup front-runners on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA are World Cup host ‘contenders’
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has confirmed that South Africa is a contender to host the 2019 World Cup should Japan be stripped of the event.
Watson still missing for Kings
Experienced centre Tim Whitehead will continue to lead the EP Kings in the absence of injured Luke Watson.
Groom to lead Western Province
Scrumhalf Nic Groom will captain Western Province against the Sharks on Saturday in the absence of injured Nizaam Carr.
Bok boost for Blue Bulls
Springbok Jan Serfontein will start at inside centre when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on the Golden Lions at Loftus.
Kriel back to face Bulls
Jaco Kriel will return to captain a new-look Golden Lions side in Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus.
Pietersen shifts to 10 for Sharks
Joe Pietersen will start at flyhalf when the Sharks take on Western Province in Durban on Saturday.
‘SA rugby is transformed’
Saru president Oregan Hoskins has hit out at those who have criticised the rate of transformation in South African rugby.
Mohoje to lead Cheetahs
Oupa Mohoje will captain the Free State Cheetahs in Friday’s clash against the EP Kings in PE as the Springbok loose forward returns to the starting lineup.
Boks must make mental shift
The Springboks can leave the fanfare and controversy behind and embrace a different sort of pressure when they depart for the World Cup this Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
