‘We want to play expansive game’
Sharks flank Marcell Coetzee talks to SARugbymag.co.za about their pre-season and Saturday's match against the Cheetahs at Kings Park.
Sharks flank Marcell Coetzee talks to SARugbymag.co.za about their pre-season and Saturday's match against the Cheetahs at Kings Park.
Johan Ackermann believes new Lions hooker Malcolm Marx can become the next Bismarck du Plessis.
The Hurricanes have named all their fit and available All Blacks in their starting lineup for the match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday.
Richie McCaw will make his first start of the 2015 season, although he won't lead the Crusaders against the Rebels in Christchurch on Friday.
George North will miss Wales' crucial Six Nations match against Scotland as a precaution with Liam Williams taking his place on the wing.
France coach Philippe Saint-André has made just one change to his side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Italy have recalled Mauro Bergamasco and Marco Bortolami for their clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Joe Pietersen will start at flyhalf for the Cheetahs against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Twenty-year-old Malcolm Marx will start at hooker for the Lions against the Hurricanes at Ellis Park on Friday.