Lions to blood youngsters from bench
Lions coach Swys de Bruin plans to give youngsters game time as substitutes without disrupting his starting XV.
Mitchell: Nyakane must get in shape
Bulls coach John Mitchell says prop Trevor Nyakane was left out of the match 23 to face the Hurricanes at Loftus on Saturday due to concerns over his fitness.
Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 1)
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round two, including the big New Zealand derby in Christchurch. HIGHLANDERS vs BLUES (Dunedin, Friday, 08:35) Take a look at some of the backline players who will be on show at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday. Fullback Ben Smith is back in New Zealand after taking an… Read more →
Superbru: Lions by 10-17
Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Super Rugby, Pro14 and Six Nations games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions. SUPER RUGBY Highlanders vs Blues Simon Borchardt: Highlanders by 6 Jon Cardinelli: Highlanders by 8 Juandre Joubert: Highlanders by 6 Mariette Adams: Highlanders by 5 Craig Lewis: Highlanders by 10 Rebels vs Reds Simon Borchardt: Rebels by 4 Jon Cardinelli: Rebels by… Read more →
Ferreira returns for Lions
Andries Ferreira will start in the Lions’ second row against the Jaguares at Ellis Park on Saturday. Ferreira was initially named to start against the Sharks last weekend, but he withdrew before kickoff. He replaces Marvin Orie, who drops out of the match 23. Unlike last week, coach Swys de Bruin has opted to include a recognised back-up scrumhalf –… Read more →
Bholi starts for Bulls
Thembelani Bholi will wear the Bulls No 7 jersey against the Hurricanes at Loftus on Saturday. The former Kings and Pumas player joins Hanro Liebenberg and Roelof Smit in the loose trio. The team’s co-captain Nic de Jager has been named on the bench. Lood de Jager and RG Snyman are the lock pairing for the Bulls’ season opener, while… Read more →
Barrett on Canes bench
Beauden Barrett has been named on the Hurricanes bench for their match against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday. The All Blacks flyhalf only linked up with the Canes squad in South Africa recently and hasn’t played any rugby since last November. As a result, coach Chris Boyd has opted to start Blues recruit Ihaia West at No 10. No 8… Read more →
New faces start for Tahs
The Waratahs have named a much-changed starting XV for their Super Rugby opener against the Stormers in Sydney on Saturday. The team features new faces in Wallabies wing Curtis Rona and centre Lalakai Foketi, while ex-Brumby Tom Staniforth and former Reds player Rob Simmons will form an all-new lock combination. The XV also sees the return of centre Kurtley Beale, who… Read more →
Wiese aims to emulate Bok great
Talented Stormers flanker Cobus Wiese will be looking to unleash his inner ‘Juan Smith’ when he tackles the Waratahs this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Super Rugby teams (Round 2)
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. HIGHLANDERS vs BLUES (Friday, 08:35) Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Rob Thompson, 12 Teihorangi Walden, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Lima Sopoaga, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Luke Whitelock, 7 Dillon Hunt, 6 Liam Squire, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Jackson… Read more →
