Van Zyl’s experience the deciding factor

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human says he went for the experienced option when selecting Ivan van Zyl at scrumhalf ahead of Embrose Papier for their clash against Western Province at Loftus on Saturday.

‘I never want to let Bok jersey go’

Willie le Roux says a spell in the international wilderness reignited his determination to earn a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Schoolboy doping violations ‘alarming’

Six players tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs at this year’s U18 Craven Week, all related to anabolic steroids.

Analysis: Boks’ territorial tactics

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ astute kicking strategy that left the All Blacks frustrated and frazzled in the first half at Loftus last Saturday.

Van Zyl: WP want to make a statement

Western Province captain Chris van Zyl says they want more than the single log point they need to secure top spot on the log when they take on the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Dobson: Du Plessis a potential Bok

Western Province coach John Dobson says centre Dan du Plessis has the potential to play internationally after naming him in his starting XV to face the Blue Bulls on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Currie Cup preview (Round 8)

The Blue Bulls, Golden Lions and Pumas will slug it out in the last round of the regular season for the remaining two Currie Cup semi-final berths. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Superbru: Western Province by 7-15

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Currie Cup games.

Willemse at No 10 for WP

Coach John Dobson has selected four Springbok squad members in his Western Province side to front the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Bulls start Van Zyl ahead of Papier

Ivan van Zyl has retained the Blue Bulls No 9 jersey for their match against Western Province at Loftus on Saturday.