Axed SA teams to join Pro12?
The two South African franchises axed from Super Rugby could compete in another major international competition from 2018.
The two South African franchises axed from Super Rugby could compete in another major international competition from 2018.
DHL Stormers coach Robbie Fleck insists his side is not as far behind New Zealand teams as recent results suggest.
The Australian Rugby Union has agreed to an emergency meeting to discuss the axing of one of its Super Rugby franchises.
Sonny Bill Williams will start for the Blues against the Stormers at Newlands on Friday.
Jaco Kriel and Madosh Tambwe will miss the Lions' Super Rugby clash against the Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Kings duo Masixole Banda and Chris Cloete have been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Brumbies in PE, while CJ Velleman suffered another injury setback.
Waisake Naholo has received a one-week suspension for striking a Bulls player with his shoulder in Pretoria.
Bulls lock RG Snyman has been suspended for four weeks after being red-carded against the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Jeremy Ward is one of three players that have been ruled out the Sharks' trip to Singapore, where they will face the Sunwolves.
Former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has been linked to a 'turnaround plan' to be instituted by the Bulls.