SA supports Singapore bid
Saru wants the 18th Super Rugby franchise to be based in Singapore due to travel concerns, while Australia is pushing for Japan's inclusion.
Saru wants the 18th Super Rugby franchise to be based in Singapore due to travel concerns, while Australia is pushing for Japan's inclusion.
Frans Steyn has retained the Sharks No 10 jersey for their play-off qualifier against the Highlanders in Durban on Saturday with Pat Lambie among the substitutes.
The accuracy of the Sharks' tactical kicking will be the difference in a hard-fought scrap against the Highlanders this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Ben Smith has recovered from a leg infection and will start for the Highlanders against the Sharks this Saturday.
Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua will pose the greatest threat to the Chiefs in the first play-off qualifier in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Robbie Coleman will start on the left wing for the Brumbies in their play-off qualifier against the Chiefs in Canberra on Saturday.
The new Super Rugby franchise to be included in an expanded competition in 2016 will hail from either Japan or Singapore.
The Sharks' kicking game and defence will determine whether they beat the Highlanders in Saturday's qualifier play-off, according to scrumhalf Charl McLeod.
Ma'a Nonu will play for the Hurricanes next year after activating the out-clause in his Blues contract.