Spies out for six months
Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies will miss a large part of the 2014 season due to a bicep injury.
Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies will miss a large part of the 2014 season due to a bicep injury.
France have dropped two places on the IRB world rankings after their 27-6 defeat to Wales last week.
Stormers flanker Schalk Burger is likely to return to training on Tuesday following a strained groin in the 34-10 loss to the Lions on Saturday at Ellis Park.
Defending champions Tuks continued their unbeaten run in the Varsity Cup with a 26-16 victory over UCT at the Green Mile.
A broken rib will keep French centre Wesley Fofana’s out of the remainder of the Six Nations tournament.
South African hooker Schalk Brits went from villain to hero as Saracens beat Exeter 23-10 in the English Premiership.
The Lions followed up their win against the Cheetahs with a thrashing of the Stormers at Ellis Park.
Jake White's side made it two from two with a 27-9 win against the visitors from Wellington.
The Waratahs started their Super Rugby campaign with an entertaining 43-21 win against the Force on Sunday in Sydney.
Just two log points separate the top four teams in the Varsity Cup ahead of Monday's matches.