Boks help Baa-Baas to victory
Springboks Pat Lambie and Lood de Jager scored tries as the Barbarians thrashed Gloucester 62-14 at Kingsholm on Tuesday.
Springboks Pat Lambie and Lood de Jager scored tries as the Barbarians thrashed Gloucester 62-14 at Kingsholm on Tuesday.
John Gainsford passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
Saru has agreed to take control of the Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby due to their ongoing financial woes.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold will be assisted by Ryan Strudwick, Robert du Preez, Sean Everitt and Omar Mouneimne in Vodacom Super Rugby next year.
The Kings' inability to be competitive in next year's Vodacom Super Rugby would cause irreparable damage to rugby in the Eastern Cape and to the brand of the South African game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron have extended their contracts until 2017.
Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza have given notice of their intent to leave the Kings, but a number of new players have joined the squad in pre-season training.
Saru president Oregan Hoskins says they are continuing to closely monitor the financial situation at the Kings, reports CRAIG LEWIS.
Dan Biggar scored 20 points to lead the Ospreys to a 25-13 win over the Exeter Chiefs in the European Champions Cup on Sunday.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel is set for a short-term spell with Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.