Whitehead boost for Kings
Tim Whitehead has recovered from a knee injury and will start for the EP Kings against Western Province this Friday.
Tim Whitehead has recovered from a knee injury and will start for the EP Kings against Western Province this Friday.
Springbok assistant coach John McFarland says they will use the lineout in a bid to gain the ascendancy against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
Sharks lock JC Astle has been ruled out for three weeks, while Etienne Oosthuizen remains doubtful for Saturday's match against Griquas in Durban.
Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel has been ruled out for two weeks with an ankle injury.
Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson says injuries up front helped contribute to their downfall against the Pumas.
Adriaan Strauss is expected to replace Bismarck du Plessis at hooker when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
The Golden Lions overcame a stubborn EP Kings side to record a 41-22 victory in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Western Province made it four out of four in this year's Currie Cup with a come-from-behind 23-18 win at Loftus on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
The Sharks suffered their first defeat of the Currie Cup season, going down 32-22 to the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.