Smith a doubt for All Blacks

Conrad Smith may miss the All Blacks' opening Rugby Championship match after returning home to be with his pregnant wife.

Currie Cup preview (Round 2)

The Blue Bulls will need a massive improvement if they're to challenge Western Province at Newlands on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Beale out to bamboozle All Blacks

Kurtley Beale's selection at flyhalf for the Wallabies is a bold gamble, but one that might just pay off against the All Blacks in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Hernández centre of attention

Juan Martín Hernández will start at inside centre for the Pumas' opening Rugby Championship match against the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.

Van der Walt at No 10 for Lions

The Golden Lions have made just one change for their clash against the EP Kings, with Jaco van der Walt replacing Marnitz Boshoff at flyhalf.

2004: World champions are born

Jake White's Springboks began their journey to the top of the world with victory in the 2004 Tri-Nations.

Province change one for Bulls

Western Province have made just one change for their Currie Cup match against the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

Kings target loose trio

The EP Kings need to neutralise the Golden Lions loose trio if they're to compete at Ellis Park on Saturday, says coach Carlos Spencer.

Smith back in black

Conrad Smith returns to the All Blacks starting lineup in one of two changes for their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Watts to galvanise Cheetahs

Elgar Watts will start at flyhalf for the Free State Cheetahs' Currie Cup match against Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.