Bulls tweak pack, Steyn on bench
Jake White has opted for consistency in the Vodacom Bulls backline while making a handful of changes up front for the Round 4 clash against Edinburgh on Saturday.
Jake White has opted for consistency in the Vodacom Bulls backline while making a handful of changes up front for the Round 4 clash against Edinburgh on Saturday.
John Dobson has confirmed that the Stormers will formally lodge an appeal against Adre Smith’s eight-week suspension on their return to South Africa after strengthening their case with expert witnesses.
Former Wallabies flank Lopeti Timani has been named in Tonga’s Test squad for their upcoming tour matches against Scotland, England, the French Barbarians and Romania.
Playmaker Jaco van der Walt is looking forward to the flyhalf battle with fellow South African Morne Steyn when Edinburgh take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Sharks boss Sean Everitt has revealed that Dylan Richardson had been on Scotland’s radar for four years prior to his surprise selection in the Test squad earlier this week.
Former Wallaby and current Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says his family is making good progress in their recovery from a home invasion attack two months ago.
Hallam Amos has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 27 so he can concentrate on his medical career.
Jaco Kriel has been replaced by Sibusiso Sangweni in one of three changes to the Lions starting lineup for Friday’s match against Ulster in Belfast.
Rassie Erasmus is the odds-on favourite among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to the bookmakers.
South Africa’s URC teams found their feet in Round 3 and will be determined to end their tours on a positive note. Here’s a breakdown of their match-ups in Round 4.