‘Bulls will be back’

Former Sharks director of rugby Brendan Venter says injuries and Bok absentees are to blame for the Blue Bulls' Currie Cup struggles. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Injuries hit Griquas hard

Griquas have been forced to make several injury-enforced changes for their Currie Cup match against the Golden Lions in Kimberley on Saturday.

Pumas ring changes for WP

The Pumas have made seven changes for their match against Western Province in Nelspruit on Friday.

Province change one for Pumas

Pat Cilliers will start at tighthead prop for Western Province against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.

Boshoff back for Lions

Marnitz Boshoff has recovered from a fractured arm and will take his place on the bench for the Golden Lions match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Sykes out of Sharks clash

EP Kings stand-in captain Steven Sykes has been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Sharks in Durban with a knee injury.

Sharks under injury cloud

Thomas du Toit remains doubtful for the Sharks, while several other players might miss the match against the EP Kings in Durban on Saturday.

Bulls centre won’t face Cheetahs

William Small-Smith has been ruled out of Friday's crucial Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein due to a knee injury.

Sharks brush off Bulls

The Sharks moved to third on the Currie Cup log with a 26-15 win against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Notshe brace buries Griquas

WP scored a 36-12 bonus-point win against Griquas on Saturday to maintain their place at the top of the Currie Cup log. JON CARDINELLI reports.