Kwagga confident in Lions leadership
Lions flank Kwagga Smith says the team has enough leaders to make up for the loss of captain Warren Whiteley to injury.
Lions flank Kwagga Smith says the team has enough leaders to make up for the loss of captain Warren Whiteley to injury.
Jaco Peyper will referee the Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Stormers in Durban on Saturday.
The Hurricanes have been bolstered by the return of Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea for their match against the Brumbies in Palmerston North on Friday.
Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard will have plenty to prove on defence in what could be a season-defining clash between the Lions and Vodacom Bulls, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Waratahs fullback Israel Folau’s two tries against the Sunwolves saw him become the all-time leading Australian try scorer in Vodacom Super Rugby.
In-form Lukhanyo Am will be a key danger man for the Sharks in Saturday’s clash against the Stormers at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has received a six-week suspension after pleading guilty to dangerous play.
The Vodacom Bulls will be without captain Lood de Jager for Saturday’s match against the Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions captain Warren Whiteley will be sidelined for a lengthy period after suffering a pectoralis major muscle tear.
Sharks wing S’bu Nkosi has avoided any serious injury despite being stretchered from the field on Saturday after hurting his neck. CRAIG LEWIS reports.