Smith, Jasper to steer depleted Cheetahs against Lyon

A growing injury list has promoted flyhalf Franco Smith and fullback Cohen Jasper to start the Cheetahs’ must-win #EPCRChallengeCup clash against Lyon on Saturday.

Pick ’em: Bulls feast at Loftus, Lions slay Dragons

The Vodacom Bulls power through Stade Francais at Loftus in the Investec Champions Cup while the Lions cruise past the Dragons in the EPCR Challenge Cup, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Ireland bruiser rubbishes law changes

Ireland veteran Tadhg Beirne has labelled the latest law changes as “ridiculous”, accusing those responsible for giving scrumhalves too much protection and targeting the scrum for extinction.

‘Tough love’ musters Lions for Dragons hunt

Flanker Izan Esterhuizen says the Lions are preparing for the make-or-break #EPCRChallengeCup match against Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday with renewed focus.

Poll: Stay or Storm for Siya?

Should Springbok captain Siya Kolisi return to the Stormers or stay at Kings Park?

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez, Pollard pack a punch

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and Sale’s Rob du Preez starred with the boot in round 9 of the English Premiership on Saturday.

Saffas Abroad: Faf, Kurt-Lee on strike in Japan

Springboks Kurt-Lee Arendse and Faf de Klerk each made a try-scoring start to the Japan League One season on Sunday.

Pick’ em: Lions roar in Cape Town, Sharks stop Bulls

The Lions edge the Stormers in Cape Town, while the Sharks defeat the Bulls at Kings Park in round 8 of the @Vodacom #URC, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Coetzee on Sharks derby: It’s personal

Marcell Coetzee is cracking his knuckles for a showdown with Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth when the Bulls take on the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Louw wary of ‘gelling’ Sharks in crunch derby

Elrigh Louw says the Sharks are different gravy this season and the Bulls are determined to stay off the menu when the teams clash in the Vodacom URC match at Kings Park on on Saturday.