Super Rugby preview (Round 19, Part 2)
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches of round 19, including the crucial clashes involving the Bulls, Lions and Sharks.
Weakened Jaguares to face Sharks
Jaguares coach Mario Ledesma has opted to rest several first-choice players for Saturday’s match against the Sharks at Kings Park.
Libbok in, Pollard out for Bulls
Ivan van Zyl and Manie Libbok will form a new-look 9-10 combination for the Bulls in Saturday’s clash against the Lions.
Skosan to wing it for Lions
Courtnall Skosan will start his first Super Rugby game of the season when the Lions take on the Bulls in Johannesburg this Saturday.
Nkosi ruled out, Du Preez cleared
Kobus van Wyk will start in place of the injured S’bu Nkosi when the Sharks host the Jaguares at Kings Park this Saturday.
Super Rugby preview (Round 19, Part 1)
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four matches of round 19, including the playoff-shaping fixtures in Hamilton and Melbourne.
Highlanders ‘B’ bad news for Sharks
The Highlanders will field a weakened team against the Rebels, who need to win in Dunedin on Saturday to qualify for the Super Rugby quarter-finals at the Sharks’ expense.
Mallett to make SuperSport return
Nick Mallett is set to resume his SuperSport studio duties during this weekend’s Super Rugby action.
Cronjé: Lions yet to peak
Scrumhalf Ross Cronjé believes a victory over the Bulls on Saturday will give the Lions much-needed momentum in the lead-up to the Super Rugby playoffs. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Bosch aiming for improvement
Curwin Bosch has learned a lot in a season where he hasn’t been entirely happy with his personal form, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
