Griquas hammer winless WP

Griquas hammer winless WP

Griquas produced a dominant seven-try display to claim a convincing 47-17 victory over Western Province in Kimberley on Friday. The hosts took the lead midway through the first quarter and never looked back, Griquas lock Albert Liebenberg finishing off a flowing team...

Smith bros set for Currie Cup showdown

Franco Smith faces brother Jean after being named in the Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against the Sharks. Smith will wear the No 13 jersey after coming off the bench in last week’s 42-25 win against the Pumas, while flyhalf Jean has been...

Boks brace for ‘psyched-up’ Wallabies

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says there will be a significant shift in intensity and competitiveness going into the Rugby Championship. After July wins over lower-ranked Italy and Georgia, the Boks will reassemble in Joburg on Sunday to prepare for back-to-back...

Burger leads Bulls into Pumas battle

Scrumhalf Zak Burger captains the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against the Pumas at Loftus. Regular skipper Nama Xaba has been sidelined with a minor injury and is replaced at blindside flank by JJ Theron. In other changes, Jean Erasmus comes in for...

Mortlock: Suaalii must wing it against Boks

Stirling Mortlock believes Joseph Suaalii should play on the wing for a “battle-hardened” Wallabies team against the Springboks this month. Australia begin their Rugby Championship campaign with two Tests in South Africa – at Ellis Park on 16 August and Cape Town...