Etzebeth back for Stormers

Eben Etzebeth has been named on the Stormers’ bench for Saturday’s clash against the Lions at Newlands.

Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 2)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the three Vodacom Super Rugby matches on Saturday involving the South African franchises.

Kings rotate for Leinster

Fullback Ulrich Beyers and scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius will make their first starts for the Kings against Leinster in Dublin on Friday night.

Kwagga back for Cape Town clash

The Lions have made three personnel changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Stormers at Newlands.

Makata to debut for young Blitzboks

Sako Makata is set to make his Blitzboks debut after being named in the squad for the next two legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series in the USA and Canada next month.

Specman eyes Jaguares scalp

Vodacom Bulls wing Rosko Specman says he is excited to challenge himself against the Jaguares’ Test-laden backline in Buenos Aires on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

Double Bok boost for Sharks

Curwin Bosch and Thomas du Toit will make their return from injury via the bench in the Sharks’ match against the Blues in Durban on Saturday.

Nowell replaces injured Ashton

England coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting lineup to take on Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Anscombe at 10 for Wales

Gareth Anscombe will start at flyhalf when Wales take on England in Cardiff this Saturday.

Scotland change four for France

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made four injury-enforced changes to his starting lineup to face France in Paris on Saturday.