Orie, Sithole to join Lions

The Lions have confirmed the acquisitions of Bulls lock Marvin Orie and Western Province prop Sti Sithole.

Boks must back Lambie

Pat Lambie must return to the flyhalf berth for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the Currie Cup final and Bledisloe Cup Test, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

New faces in Bok squad

Uncapped Roelof Smit, Jean-Luc du Preez, Sergeal Petersen and Francois Venter have been included in the Springboks' squad for their end-of-year tour.

Marais put the boot in

The superb goal-kicking of Niel Marais, as much as the irrepressible attack of the Cheetahs, contributed to their memorable 36-16 win over the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Hougie blow for Boks

Francois Hougaard has been ruled out of the Springboks' end-of-year tour due to a shoulder injury.

Combrinck boost for Boks

Springbok and Lions winger Ruan Combrinck has confirmed that he has fully recovered from a leg injury that saw him miss the majority of the Rugby Championship.

‘Indaba breaks new ground’

Allister Coetzee says the need for players to evolve their skill sets was one of the primary necessities identified during the SA Rugby coaches indaba, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.

Venter to assist Azzurri

Brendan Venter is set to assist Italy as a short-term defensive consultant during their end-of-year Tests.

Boks bolster coaching staff

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith and Lions defence specialist JP Ferreira have been added to the Springbok management team for the end-of-year tour.