Sharks must fill void at No 5

The Sharks need a specialist No 5 more than they need another flyhalf, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Waratahs beef up for Sharks

Michael Cheika has made a number of changes to the Waratahs pack in an anticipation of a physical onslaught by the Sharks.

Lambie out for six months

Pat Lambie has been ruled out for the remainder of Super Rugby and much of the Test season with a bicep injury.

Venter is Stormers’ best option

The Stormers will make important changes to their management team in the coming week, and should start by appointing Brendan Venter as their head of operations, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Another blow to depleted Stormers

Hooker Tiaan Liebenberg has been ruled out of the Stormers' final tour clash against the Reds due to a neck injury.

Who will win this week’s Duel of the Week?

Du Plessis vs Polota-Nau

The battle between the two Test hookers will be crucial to the outcome of Saturday's Vodacom Super Rugby game between the Sharks and Waratahs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls march on without Flip

Injured Vodacom Bulls captain Flip van der Merwe will not be ready for the next clash against the Chiefs.

Folau ruled out of Sharks clash

Waratahs and Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has sustained a throat injury and will miss Saturday's game against the Sharks.

Aplon confirms French move

Gio Aplon will leave the Stormers at the end of the current season and link up with French club Grenoble.