Strong Sharks to face Bulls
The Sharks have named a powerful team for this Friday’s pre-season friendly against the Bulls XV in Durban.
The Sharks have named a powerful team for this Friday’s pre-season friendly against the Bulls XV in Durban.
The Bulls scored four tries to clinch an impressive 28-7 win over the Chiefs in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Brisbane on Thursday.
The Glasgow Warriors in partnership with Scottish Rugby are reportedly looking to sign prop Oli Kebble from the Stormers after the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Stormers flyhalf Brandon Thomson has joined the Glasgow Warriors on a short-term contract on the eve of the Super Rugby tournament.
James Slipper has been retained as the Reds' skipper for this Super Rugby season, although he will be assisted by a four-man leadership group.
The Lions coach talks about the team's transformation plans in 2017.
New signing Lood de Jager will make his first appearance for the Bulls against the Chiefs in Brisbane on Thursday.
Sharks stalwart Keegan Daniel has been ruled out for 12 weeks after suffering a fractured forearm in a warm-up game on Friday.
The Sharks have said they will do everything in their power to retain the services of Cobus Reinach and Etienne Oosthuizen, who have been linked to overseas clubs.
Huw Jones will leave the Stormers at the end of 2017 to join the Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal.