Scrappy Sharks down Pumas

A solid second-half performance carried the Sharks to a 28-12 victory over the Pumas in Durban on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Analysis: Pocock player safety

After David Pocock’s late withdrawal from the Wallabies team to face the Boks, CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the punishment he recently endured against the All Blacks.

Boks must boast brains and brawn

The Springboks’ decision to face the Wallabies without a renowned breakdown exponent will require an astute tactical adjustment, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Venter leads Cheetahs against Ospreys

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has made a single injury-enforced change to his starting lineup to face the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.

Basson debuts for Kings

Bjorn Basson will make his first start for the Kings in one of three changes to their starting XV for the clash against the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.

Kolisi: We’ve put Mendoza behind us

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have dealt with their loss against Argentina and are focused on beating the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Stransky urges Boks on

Former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky has urged the team to do something special against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Pocock to miss Brisbane Test

Wallabies flank David Pocock has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Springboks with a neck injury.

Sharks coach expects Pumas backlash

Sharks coach Robert du Preez is wary of the Pumas’ threat ahead of their Currie Cup clash in Durban on Friday.

Van Rooyen excited about Bhasera

Golden Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is looking forward to young tighthead prop Stephen Bhasera’s debut against Free State at Ellis Park on Saturday.