Smith back in black

Conrad Smith returns to the All Blacks starting lineup in one of two changes for their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Lobbe relishing breakdown battle

Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe believes that the Pumas will demand the very best of the Springboks at the breakdown this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria, reports.

Lambie to bench for Sharks

Patrick Lambie will feature from the bench for the Sharks in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Durban on Friday.

Griquas change four for Cheetahs

Griquas have made four changes to their starting XV for their derby match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Bulls call on Du Plessis

Frans Ludeke has reinstated Jacques du Plessis to the starting line-up for the Blue Bulls' Currie Cup visit to Newlands on Saturday.

Consistency key for Pumas

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has made just one change for his side's Currie Cup match against the Sharks in Durban on Friday.

Kings unchanged for Lions

Carlos Spencer has named an unchanged side for the EP Kings' Currie Cup clash against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Greyling cited for stamp

Blue Bulls prop Dean Greyling has been cited following his side's 41-13 loss to the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.