Kolisi to captain Springboks
Siya Kolisi will captain the Springboks in the three-Test series against England, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the side against Wales.
Banned Botha won’t miss a match
Sharks captain Ruan Botha has received a four-week suspension, but will still be available for his side’s next Super Rugby match.
Head knock ends Ireland centre’s career
Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne has been forced to retire from the game after failing to recover sufficiently from the concussion he suffered last year.
Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 15)
JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 15 rounds.
Baa-Baas humble uninspiring England
Chris Ashton scored a hat-trick as the Barbarians recorded a 63-45 win against England at Twickenham on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Mitchell: We let it slip
Bulls coach John Mitchell accepted responsibility for his side’s stunning 38-28 loss to a 14-man Brumbies in Pretoria on Saturday.
Lions coach: Stormers are a good team
Lions coach Swys de Bruin says he still believes the Stormers are a good side, despite their last-gasp 26-23 loss to the Johannesburg side at Newlands on Saturday.
South African trio cited
Ruan Botha, Raymond Rhule and JJ Engelbrecht have been cited following their disciplinary transgressions this weekend and will appear before Sanzaar’s foul play review committee.
Lions keep Jaguares at bay
The Lions will head into the June break six points ahead of the second-placed Jaguares in the South African conference standings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bismarck, Steyn back for Boks
Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn have been included in a 43-man Springbok squad that includes 17 new caps.
