Super Rugby teams (Round 12)
This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams as they are announced.
Crusaders mix and match for Sharks
Coach Scott Robertson has made some interesting selections in the second row, at flyhalf and at inside centre for the Crusaders’ next clash against the Sharks.
Whitelock extends NZ contract
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has signed a four-year extension that will see him stay in New Zealand after a Japanese sabbatical.
Sharks pick Du Toit at loosehead
Thomas du Toit replaces the injured Tendai Mtawarira in one of four changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Mtawarira blow for Sharks
The Sharks will be without the services of Tendai Mtawarira for the rest of their tour after the prop returned to Durban with a knee injury.
Du Preez’s Sharks face moment of truth
Sharks coach Rob du Preez Snr has to back form flyhalf Curwin Bosch for the ultimate challenge against the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Watch: Super Rugby try of the week (Round 11)
Crusaders wing Sevu Reece bumped Kwagga Smith into next week before scoring Sanzaar’s Vodacom Super Rugby try of the week for round 11.
Saffas need to dent Crusaders aura
The next three weeks will reveal whether any of the South African teams have what it takes to beat the Crusaders and challenge for the Vodacom Super Rugby title, writes JON CARDINELLI.
WATCH: Kwagga bounced by Saders wing
Lions No 8 Kwagga Smith was sent flying through the air in a collision with Crusaders wing Sevu Reece, who scored a stunning try in Friday’s clash.
Reece lightning stuns Lions
Sevu Reece was at the heart of a brutal physical performance in the Crusaders’ 36-10 win over the Lions in Christchurch on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
