SA Rugby magazine

Sharks coach rings the changes

Sharks coach Sean Everitt has made six changes to his starting XV for their crucial Currie Cup clash against Griquas in Durban on Saturday.

Lions swap props

Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup encounter against the Pumas in Nelspruit.

Currie Cup teams (Round 6)

Check out the match-day squads for round six of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Cheetahs and Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Smith to wing it for Cheetahs

Rhyno Smith will start on the wing in one of two changes to the Cheetahs team to face Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Watch: How Ulster players reacted to Coetzee transfer

Ian Madigan explains how the Ulster squad reacted when Marcell Coetzee told them he will be returning to South Africa with the Vodacom Bulls.

Western Province lock David Meihuizen is the subject of interest from Scotland

WP opt for continuity against Cheetahs

David Meihuizen will start at lock in the only change to Western Province’s starting lineup for the match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Rugby scheduling changed due to new lockdown restrictions

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture confirmed on Tuesday that professional sport may continue, although all matches have to be concluded by 8pm in adherence with the nationwide curfew of 9pm.

UAR completes investigation into racism

The three Argentina players involved in a racism, xenophobia and discrimination scandal will have to ‘complete a series of educational courses’ before being allowed to play Test rugby again.

Maro Itoje playing for the British & Irish Lions

McGeechan calls for Itoje to replace Jones as Lions skipper

Sir Ian McGeechan says England lock Maro Itoje should captain the British & Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2021 instead of Alun Wyn Jones who is ‘no longer a potential starter’.

Good news on injury front for Lions

The Lions could be boosted by the return of Jamba Ulengo in as little as a week’s time, while two other players are expected to return to fitness in time for the Currie Cup playoffs.