Bulls bring in Pollard
Handré Pollard will slot straight back into the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
Bosch key in battle of boot
Curwin Bosch and the Sharks look set for a tactical battle of Test-match proportions in the clash against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Highlanders bring in Squire for Bulls
The inclusion of flank Liam Squire is one of six changes to the Highlanders side that will take on the Vodacom Bulls in Dunedin on Friday.
Super Rugby teams (Round 17)
This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams as they are announced.
Folau to take Rugby Australia to court
Beleaguered former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will reportedly instigate legal action against Rugby Australia within the next two days.
Super Rugby stats and facts (Round 17)
Stats and facts for the Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African teams in round 17.
Burden in, Akker out for Sharks
Hooker Craig Burden has been included in the Sharks’ 25-man touring squad to Argentina in the injury-enforced absence of Akker van der Merwe.
Fifita cops three-week ban
Hurricanes flank Vaea Fifita has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle in the match against the Sharks.
Watch: Play of the Week
In what turned out to be one of the games of the season, the Chiefs beat the Crusaders 40-27 on Saturday, with Tumua Manu stealing the short kick-off to score a try that has been deemed the Play of the Week from round 16.
Revealed: Admission that sealed Folau’s fate
Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau reportedly made one crucial error that proved costly during his code of conduct hearing into controversial social media posts.
