Currie Cup preview (Round 1)

The EP Kings will be looking to prove their doubters wrong when they host Western Province in Port Elizabeth on Friday night, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Odendaal at centre for Bulls

Burger Odendaal will make his Currie Cup debut for the Blue Bulls against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Debutant at scrumhalf for Sharks

Cameron Wright will make his first start for the Sharks in their Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Whiteley back to lead Lions

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named a strong starting XV filled with Super Rugby experience for the match against the Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Smith set for Bok return

Juan Smith has been drafted into the Springbok squad as cover for the injured Victor Matfield.

French could cast Kockott aside

Serge Blanco, vice-president of the French Rugby Federation, has spoken out against the selection of Rory Kockott for the French national team.

Highlights: Springbok Women vs France (2014 World Cup)

France ran in nine tries to trounce the Springbok Women 55-3 in their World Cup Pool C match.

Coenie to miss Cheetahs’ opener

Coenie and Caylib Oosthuizen will play no part in the Free State Cheetahs' Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Carr vs Watson

Pumas wing to miss Bok clashes

Argentina wing Juan Imhoff will miss both Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks due to injury.