
France resist Ireland fightback to make perfect start
France took a major step towards a first Six Nations title in a decade by claiming a 30-24 victory over rivals Ireland in Paris on Saturday.
France took a major step towards a first Six Nations title in a decade by claiming a 30-24 victory over rivals Ireland in Paris on Saturday.
The Sharks withstood a late onslaught to secure a riveting 29-22 victory against the Vodacom Bulls in a match that produced two red cards at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.
Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant will both start for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth could give last-place Toulon a lift by making his first Top 14 appearance of the season as they host Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.
It is unclear when Springbok centre Damian de Allende will return from injury as Munster have confirmed he is doubtful for the European Champions Cup playoffs in April.
Ireland will be without captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton for the crucial Six Nations clash against France in Paris on Saturday.
A centurion for Western Province, Newport Dragons and the Stormers, Brok Harris picks the best of those he has played with and against during a 16-year career.