Jake: Kirsten the guy for ‘knockout rugby’
Jake White is eager to unleash Jannes Kirsten against Ospreys, with the experienced utility forward set to make his Vodacom URC debut for the Bulls on Saturday.
Jake White is eager to unleash Jannes Kirsten against Ospreys, with the experienced utility forward set to make his Vodacom URC debut for the Bulls on Saturday.
Chris Smith starts at flyhalf as Jannes Kirsten makes a long-awaited return in a rejigged Vodacom Bulls lineup to face Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday.
Jason Jenkins starts at No 5 as head coach Leo Cullen tweaks the Leinster lineup to face the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
Powered by the return of All Blacks lock Scott Barrett, the Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a Super Rugby victory over the Rebels on Friday.
John Plumtree believes Phepsi Buthelezi could develop into a No 6 in the mould of Siya Kolisi, after selecting the versatile Sharks forward at openside flanker against Scarlets.
Two-time World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am will lead a Springbok-laden Sharks lineup against Scarlets in Wales on Friday night.
Johan Goosen has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster.
Dan du Plessis has re-committed his future to the DHL Stormers after the versatile midfielder after put pen to paper on a contract extension.
Jacques Nienaber played a key role during his stint at the DHL Stormers, and defence guru Norman Laker has acknowledged Leinster’s improvement under his mentor.
Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi has insisted that beating Scarlets on Friday night is just as important as next week’s historic Challenge Cup clash in London.