All Blacks call up Slade

Colin Slade has been brought in to New Zealand's Rugby Championship squad as a replacement for the injured Dan Carter.

Lions duo start for Pumas

Stefan Watermeyer and JW Jonker will form a new centre pairing for the Pumas' Currie Cup clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Griquas name settled side

Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has selected a battle-hardened team for their Currie Cup opener against the Natal Sharks in Kimberley on Saturday.

Etzebeth starts for Province

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will wear the Western Province No 4 jersey in their opening Currie Cup match against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday.