Hoffmann given No 9 for Sharks

Conrad Hoffmann will start at scrumhalf in one of two changes to the Sharks team to face the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.

Turnover ball cost Lions

Johan Ackermann says the Golden Lions need to improve at ruck time following their loss to Western Province, reports BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs change one

Henco Venter will start at lock in the only change to the Free State Cheetahs' team to face Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Returning heavies to lend Boks clout

Victor Matfield and Willem Alberts will make a marked difference to the Springboks’ forward play in Australia and New Zealand, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Boks need Coenie’

Former Bok props Ollie le Roux and Robbie Kempson believe there's still a place for Coenie Oosthuizen in the Springbok set-up. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Whitehead to 10 for Kings

The EP Kings have suffered another setback as first-choice flyhalf Gary van Aswegen has been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Golden Lions.

Watson sidelined again

EP Kings captain Luke Watson has been ruled out of action for at least four weeks with a concussion.