Injuries disrupted Sharks pack
Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson says injuries up front helped contribute to their downfall against the Pumas.
Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson says injuries up front helped contribute to their downfall against the Pumas.
Adriaan Strauss is expected to replace Bismarck du Plessis at hooker when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
The Golden Lions overcame a stubborn EP Kings side to record a 41-22 victory in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Western Province made it four out of four in this year's Currie Cup with a come-from-behind 23-18 win at Loftus on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
The Free State Cheetahs scored a 36-25 bonus-point win against 14-man Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Former Stormers lock Francois van der Merwe scored a try as Racing Métro beat Top 14 champions Toulon 17-10 in Paris on Saturday.
The Sharks suffered their first defeat of the Currie Cup season, going down 32-22 to the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Victor Matfield says the Springboks will get their scrum right on the training field ahead of their match against the Wallabies in Perth next Saturday.
Willem Alberts has been ruled out of the Springboks’ tour to Australia and New Zealand and will be replaced in the 30-man squad by Warren Whiteley.