Sharks offer no excuses
The Sharks have pledged to turn their fortunes around in 2016 after suffering the humiliation of failing to progress to the Currie Cup play-offs.
The Sharks have pledged to turn their fortunes around in 2016 after suffering the humiliation of failing to progress to the Currie Cup play-offs.
The Springboks should expect the unexpected when they come up against a well-coached Wales team in the World Cup quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
The Cheetahs scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a 34-34 draw against the Sharks in Bloemfontein and book a place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Golden Lions ended the regular Currie Cup season undefeated after claiming a 29-19 victory over Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Deon Stegmann and Jamba Ulengo scored two tries each to guide the Vodacom Blue Bulls to a 25-24 bonus-point win over the Pumas in Nelspruit.
Western Province scored six tries to beat the EP Kings 45-14 at Newlands on Friday night.
Including Springbok wing JP Pietersen's five-pointer against Samoa.
Frans Malherbe will not be cited for an alleged act of biting, with World Rugby releasing a statement clearing the Springbok prop of any wrongdoing.
The Springboks have vehemently denied that Frans Malherbe is guilty of an alleged biting incident that occurred during Wednesday’s clash against the USA.
Officials from EP Rugby, Saru and the South African Rugby Players’ Association have been locked in high-level discussions over the union's financial issues.