Sharks’ defence can tame Cheetahs
The Sharks need to produce an improved defensive performance against a Cheetahs side that will have nothing to lose in Durban on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Badly behaved Force face sanction
An unidentified Force player urinated in a hallway of their team hotel in Bloemfontein after their loss to the Cheetahs last Saturday.
Solitary change for Cheetahs
Shaun Venter will start at scrumhalf for the Cheetahs against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Lood off to Bulls
Springbok lock Lood de Jager will join the Bulls on a one-year deal after this season's Currie Cup.
Lood weighing up options
Springbok lock Lood de Jager will play for either the Bulls or Lions from next year.
Highlights: Cheetahs vs Force (2016)
The hosts withstood a Force fightback to win 30-29 in Bloemfontein.
Cheetahs survive Force scare
Fred Zeilinga kicked a 77th-minute penalty to give the Cheetahs a 30-29 victory over the Force in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Goal-kicking decided Bloem clash
The importance of accurate goal-kicking was again exemplified in the Cheetahs’ 30-29 win over the Force, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
Lions lash Griffons
The Golden Lions XV ran in 10 tries to beat the Griffons 66-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Free State XV, Western Province, Border Bulldogs and Griquas.
Force need Saffas to shine
The Force will rely heavily on their South African contingent during Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
