Pollard to skipper Bulls
Handré Pollard will make his long-awaited return to action when the Bulls play the Chiefs in Brisbane on 9 February, and then contest the Brisbane Global Tens next weekend.
Leyds to lead Stormers
Wing Dillyn Leyds will captain the Stormers in their pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles in George on Saturday.
Fijian Super Rugby talks?
Former Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan is looking to reach out to Sanzaar to discuss a campaign to develop a Super Rugby team in Fiji.
Schoeman joins Stormers
Pumas flank Marnus Schoeman has joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the Super Rugby season.
Sharks field strong teams
Pat Lambie and Tera Mtembu will captain the Sharks in their two respective friendly matches against the Cheetahs in Umlazi on Friday.
Cheetahs double up on Sharks
The Cheetahs have named two different teams for Friday's pre-season friendly against the Sharks in Umlazi.
Cronjé leads Lions in friendly
Ross Cronjé will captain the Lions in their pre-season friendly against the SupaBaabaas at Wits on Saturday.
Nyakane wants to specialise at No 3
Trevor Nyakane is ready to stake a claim at tighthead prop for the Bulls and the Springboks in 2017.
Law changes for 2017
Five law changes, aimed at reducing negative play, increasing ball in play time and improving player welfare have been confirmed following approval by the World Rugby council late last year.
‘American alliance’ closer to EP buyout
New York-based financier Douglas Schoninger attended a classified meeting with SA Rugby bosses in Cape Town last week over the possible buyout of a majority stake in EP Rugby.
