Esterhuizen cops lengthy ban
Sharks centre André Esterhuizen has been suspended for six weeks, after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle during last Saturday's clash against the Rebels.
Sharks centre André Esterhuizen has been suspended for six weeks, after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle during last Saturday's clash against the Rebels.
Robert du Preez says the Sharks 'had all the opportunities in the world' to beat the Rebels in Durban.
CRAIG LEWIS picks a form South African XV based on performances in round nine of Super Rugby.
JON CARDINELLI selects an overall 18-team Super Rugby log, based on performances and opposition faced after nine rounds.
The Kings scored a historic victory in Sydney, while there were significant wins for the Lions and Bulls in round nine of the Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Dan du Plessis and Cobus Wiese have been ruled out of the remainder of the Stormers' tour of New Zealand due to injury.
Three penalties apiece resulted in a 9-9 draw at Kings Park.
Reece Hodge kicked an 80th-minute penalty as the Rebels drew 9-9 with the Sharks in a dour match in Durban on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The hosts scored two second-half tries to win 20-14 at Loftus.
Jesse Kriel scored a 74th-minute try to hand the Bulls a hard-fought 20-14 win over the Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.