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.

Pumas call on Coenie

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.

Carter suffers setback

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter may not recover in time to play any part in this year's Rugby Championship.

Cheetahs overhaul backline

The Free State Cheetahs have made nine changes to their side for their match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Van Aswegen at No 10 for Kings

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.

Boks to wing it for Bulls

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.

All Blacks to face Samoa

The All Blacks will play their first-ever Test in the Pacific Islands next year as they prepare for the World Cup in England.

Coetzee considers loose trio change

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.