Beast set for a rest
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has confirmed that Willie le Roux will miss Friday’s clash with the Sunwolves due to injury, while captain Beast Mtawarira will be rested, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has confirmed that Willie le Roux will miss Friday’s clash with the Sunwolves due to injury, while captain Beast Mtawarira will be rested, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coach Johan Ackermann has opted to rest his first-choice players for the Lions' trip to face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires this Saturday.
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has confirmed that Springbok locks Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit will be rested for this Saturday's clash with the Kings.
The Cheetahs have expressed their frustration over referee Stuart Berry’s handling of their match against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Prop Lizo Gqoboka could be available for the Bulls’ trip to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Joe Tomane will not play for the Brumbies again after breaking his leg in a club rugby match last Saturday.
Pat Lambie is looking unlikely to make his return to action in the Sharks' clash with the Sunwolves this Friday.
Injured Lions No 8 Warren Whiteley will start running again this week.
Kings prop Tom Botha is in doubt for Saturday's game against the Stormers due to back and knee injury concerns.