Willemse at 10 for Junior Boks
Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their opening match of the U20 World Rugby Championship against Georgia on Wednesday.
Bulls flank to miss rest of Super Rugby
Roelof Smit has been ruled out of the remainder of the Bulls’ Super Rugby campaign due to a serious knee injury.
New tackle laws to be tested at U20 level
Two new tackle laws will be trialled at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy in a bid to combat the risk of head injuries.
Koroibete, Rebels lash Sunwolves
Wing Marika Koroibete scored a hat-trick as the Rebels claimed a 40-13 bonus-point win over the Sunwolves in Melbourne on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Bulls swap three as Odendaal returns
The return of captain Burger Odendaal is one of three changes to the Bulls’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Brumbies at Loftus.
Sharks stick with same lineup
The Sharks have named an unchanged team for Friday’s match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.
Whiteley blow for Lions, Boks
Lions captain Warren Whiteley will not be fit in time to face the Stormers on Saturday and is likely to miss South Africa’s upcoming Tests against Wales and England.
France captain rested, Fofana returns
France coach Jacques Brunel has announced his 32-man squad for their three-Test series against the All Blacks in June.
Blitzboks boosted by Senatla’s return
Seabelo Senatla has returned to the Blitzboks and will be available for selection for the last two World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Paris and London next month.
IRFU set to block Jantjies’ move to Ulster
The Irish Rugby Football Union is unlikely to approve Ulster’s planned move to sign flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
