Craig Lewis

Saders can shift pressure

The Crusaders can move to the top of the New Zealand conference and pile the pressure on the Chiefs if they beat the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

JP skippers Sharks

JP Pietersen will captain a Sharks side that shows six changes for Friday's encounter with the Sunwolves in Durban.

Schoeman at 10 for Bulls

Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf for the Bulls in this Saturday's clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

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.

Lions leave stars at home

Coach Johan Ackermann has opted to rest his first-choice players for the Lions' trip to face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires this Saturday.

Break for Stormers’ Bok locks

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.

Cheetahs air ref grievance

The Cheetahs have expressed their frustration over referee Stuart Berry’s handling of their match against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.

Mapoe’s golden run

Lionel Mapoe’s sensational Super Rugby form earned him a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Waiting game for Lambie

Pat Lambie is looking unlikely to make his return to action in the Sharks' clash with the Sunwolves this Friday.