Currie Cup preview (Round 2)
Western Province will look to build on an impressive start to their Currie Cup title defence when they host the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Western Province will look to build on an impressive start to their Currie Cup title defence when they host the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
There is just one potential change to the Golden Lions' match 23 for their round two Currie Cup clash with the Pumas at Ellis Park on Friday.
Kwagga Smith scored a hat-trick as the Golden Lions recorded an emphatic 51-14 victory over the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Pumas scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and Golden Lions lock Franco Mostert have been released from the Springbok camp.
Johan Ackermann has included lock Franco Mostert in the Golden Lions starting XV for their Currie Cup clash against the EP Kings on Saturday.
The Sharks ran in five tries to defeat the Golden Lions 33-29 in their pre-season warm-up in Pietermaritzburg on Friday.
The Lions have announced the contracting of Pumas duo Faf de Klerk and Corné Fourie for the 2016 season.
The Lions have released four players to overseas-based clubs for the duration of the Currie Cup.
Sharks and Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee will play in Japan after the World Cup.
The Lions flank had an outstanding Super Rugby campaign.