Elstadt cops three-week ban
Western Province loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt has received a three-week ban for an illegal entry into a ruck during the victory over the EP Kings.
Western Province loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt has received a three-week ban for an illegal entry into a ruck during the victory over the EP Kings.
Coenie van Wyk will start at fullback in one of two changes to the Pumas side for the match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.
The IRB is looking to close the loophole which could see players switch nationalities.
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter may not recover in time to play any part in this year's Rugby Championship.
Tatafu Polota-Nau returns from injury in one of three changes to the Wallabies side to face Argentina on the Gold Coast.
The Free State Cheetahs have made nine changes to their side for their match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Gary van Aswegen will start at flyhalf in one of four changes to the EP Kings side to face the Blue Bulls in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
Bjorn Basson and Akona Ndungane have recovered from injury to take their places in the Blue Bulls team to face the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
The All Blacks will play their first-ever Test in the Pacific Islands next year as they prepare for the World Cup in England.
Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has hinted at a possible surprise in his loose trio for the match against the Golden Lions on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.