Esterhuizen set for Sharks debut

André Esterhuizen has been included in the Sharks starting lineup in one of seven changes to the side to face the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Griquas keep winning formula

Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has named an unchanged team for the match against the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Elstadt cops three-week ban

Western Province loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt has received a three-week ban for an illegal entry into a ruck during the victory over the EP Kings.

Pumas call on Coenie

Coenie van Wyk will start at fullback in one of two changes to the Pumas side for the match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Carter suffers setback

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter may not recover in time to play any part in this year's Rugby Championship.

Polota-Nau makes Wallabies return

Tatafu Polota-Nau returns from injury in one of three changes to the Wallabies side to face Argentina on the Gold Coast.

Cheetahs overhaul backline

The Free State Cheetahs have made nine changes to their side for their match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Van Aswegen at No 10 for Kings

Gary van Aswegen will start at flyhalf in one of four changes to the EP Kings side to face the Blue Bulls in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Boks to wing it for Bulls

Bjorn Basson and Akona Ndungane have recovered from injury to take their places in the Blue Bulls team to face the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

WP lock off to Ospreys

De Kock Steenkamp has signed a three-year contract with the Neath-Swansea Ospreys after securing an early release from his Western Province contract.