‘The Mule’ kicks into gear

Frans Steyn’s siege-gun boot and patent sense of responsibility was the difference in the Sharks’ win over the Lions, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pisi punishes Saracens

Three tries by Samoan centre George Pisi put Northampton into the Anglo-Welsh Cup final as Saracens fell 26-7.

WP must snap up Smal

GAVIN RICH, writing in the Weekend Argus, says Gert Smal should be appointed Western Province director of rugby.

Cheetahs failed as a unit

A lack of defensive intensity in the first 40 minutes cost the Cheetahs any chance of victory against a Reds team low on confidence after the hammering against the Waratahs, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Preview: Scotland vs France

Victory over an embattled France is not beyond Scotland on Saturday, but success at Murrayfield demands a much-improved performance.

Preview: Ireland vs Italy

Ireland will be aiming for a big win against a Sergio Parisse-less Italy in Dublin on Saturday.