Bulls ready for battle
The Bulls have named 12 Springboks in their final 46-man Super Rugby squad for 2017.
The Bulls have named 12 Springboks in their final 46-man Super Rugby squad for 2017.
The Reds scored four tries in their 32-13 pre-season win in Brisbane.
The Reds erased a seven-point deficit to overcome a spirited Rebels side 32-13 in their final pre-season fixture in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Leolin Zas and Juan de Jongh suffered serious injuries in the Stormers' pre-season friendly against the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Bulls skipper Handré Pollard and Stormers stalwart Siya Kolisi agree that competing against the New Zealand sides during the conference stage will benefit the Africa 1 contenders in the long run. JON CARDINELLI reports.
All Black and Blues loose forward Steven Luatua has agreed terms to join Bristol at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Chiefs players Brad Weber, Mitchell Graham and Fin Hoeata have all suffered serious injuries ahead of the Super Rugby season.
The Stormers have announced the signing of wing Bjorn Basson from the Bulls for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Ex-New Zealand and Chiefs loose forward Sione Lauaki, aged 35, passed away from kidney failure on Sunday.