Sharks aim to enforce pressure test

Coach Robert du Preez says the Sharks must find ways to pressure Western Province in a similar fashion to what the Blue Bulls managed to do in the semi-final.

Preview: Currie Cup final

All signs suggest that Saturday’s final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands is set to be another classic, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Zacks to stay at Western Province

WP Rugby CEO Paul Zacks has reaffirmed his commitment to the union after being linked to the Bulls CEO job.

Stander at 10, Willemse 12 for WP

Josh Stander will start at flyhalf for Western Province against the Sharks in the Currie Cup final at Newlands on Saturday.

Kings tweak pack for Scarlets

Coach Deon Davids has made three changes to the Kings’ pack for Friday’s Pro14 clash against the Scarlets in Port Elizabeth.

Jean-Luc back at No 7 for Sharks

Jean-Luc du Preez and Aphelele Fassi will start for the Sharks in Saturday’s Currie Cup final against Western Province at Newlands.

Botha says goodbye to Bulls

Bulls scrum coach Gary Botha has tendered his resignation, which will come into effect at the end of the junior season.

Bulls targeted Van Graan, Ackermann

Munster and Gloucester have rejected approaches from the Blue Bulls for head coaches Johann van Graan and Johan Ackermann respectively.

Springbok kit sponsor extends deal

SA Rugby has renewed its partnership with apparel sponsor Asics until 2024.

‘Perenara deserves a start’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says scrumhalf TJ Perenara has earned a start against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.