No EP club rugby after ref abuse
The harassment of referees has forced the Eastern Province Rugby Union to cancel all club matches this weekend.
The harassment of referees has forced the Eastern Province Rugby Union to cancel all club matches this weekend.
Nick Cummins is off for a stint in Japanese rugby after becoming a cult hero in Australia.
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.
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.
Cheslin Kolbe has been withdrawn by Western Province from the SA Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because of a knee injury.
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.
Joost van der Westhuizen knows his days are numbered, but he is remaining positive in the face of the inevitable, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG.