Currie Cup preview (Round 2)
The Golden Lions, Sharks and Western Province kick off their campaigns this week, but all eyes will be on the Blue Bulls to see if they can replicate last weekend’s clinical performance. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Leyds to skipper WP
Dillyn Leyds will captain Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against Free State at Newlands on Saturday.
Currie Cup teams (Round 2)
Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks.
Currie Cup champs hit by injury
Ramone Samuels and Johan du Toit are set to miss Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign due to long-term injuries.
WP sweat over Du Plessis
Jean-Luc du Plessis is unlikely to feature in Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign due to another injury setback.
Dobson excited about Scarra
Western Province coach John Dobson says hooker Scarra Ntubeni could be back to his best in this year’s Currie Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
Montpellier overpower Province
Bismarck du Plessis scored one of Montpellier’s three tries as they claimed a 26-7 win over Western Province in Millau on Thursday.
Bismarck to face Western Province
Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis will start for Montpellier in the friendly against Western Province on Thursday.
Leyds to lead WP
Dillyn Leyds will start at flyhalf and will captain Western Province in their final Currie Cup pre-season game against Montpellier on Thursday.
Western Province hammer Narbonne
Western Province began their tour of France with a 59-14 win against Narbonne in Millau on Saturday.
