Du Toit to join Junior Boks
Sharks prop Thomas du Toit will be released to the SA U20 squad after Saturday's match against the Vodacom Bulls.
Sharks prop Thomas du Toit will be released to the SA U20 squad after Saturday's match against the Vodacom Bulls.
Sharks technical director Brendan Venter says he is to blame for the team's defensive woes.
Sharks players who are suspended for foul play will in future see their wages docked.
New flyhalf Christian Lealiifano has to get the Brumbies backline going against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo will test the Blues' defence in Dunedin on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Containing Julian Savea and the rest of the Hurricanes backline will be the Waratahs' greatest challenge in Wellington on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Sonny Bill Williams will be looking to land another damaging blow to his former side's play-off hopes in Christchurch on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Flip van der Merwe will make his first start of the season in one of five changes to the Vodacom Bulls' pack for the match against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Beast Mtawarira and Jannie du Plessis will start for the Sharks against the Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.
James O'Connor and James Horwill are back in the Reds XV for Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.