Whiteley boost for Lions

Warren Whiteley will make his long-awaited return to the Golden Lions’ starting lineup for their match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Meyer: Pollard holds the key

Handré Pollard has to prove his worth as a tactical kicker and decision-maker against Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

‘Boks will stick to script’

Heyneke Meyer is confident that his charges will employ a more direct and tactical approach when they play Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Strauss starts for Boks

Adriaan Strauss will start at hooker in one of eight changes to the Springbok team facing Samoa at Villa Park on Saturday.

Jean set for second chance

Damian de Allende and Jean de Villiers will start in the midfield when the Springboks face Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

New-look Cheetahs to face Lions

Sias Ebersohn replaces Fred Zeilinga at flyhalf for the Free State Cheetahs’ match against the Golden Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Serfontein at 13 for Bulls

Jan Serfontein will return to the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ starting lineup for Friday’s match against the Sharks at King's Park.