Hoffmann given No 9 for Sharks

Conrad Hoffmann will start at scrumhalf in one of two changes to the Sharks team to face the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.

Turnover ball cost Lions

Johan Ackermann says the Golden Lions need to improve at ruck time following their loss to Western Province, reports BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs change one

Henco Venter will start at lock in the only change to the Free State Cheetahs' team to face Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Frylinck starts for Pumas

Former WP scrumhalf Dylon Frylinck will make his first start for the Pumas against the Sharks in Nelspruit on Friday.

Griquas unchanged for Cheetahs visit

Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has named an unchanged team for the Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday.

‘Boks need Coenie’

Former Bok props Ollie le Roux and Robbie Kempson believe there's still a place for Coenie Oosthuizen in the Springbok set-up. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

WP look to sharpen attack

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says an improvement at the breakdown is required if they're to improve their attack. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Watson sidelined again

EP Kings captain Luke Watson has been ruled out of action for at least four weeks with a concussion.

‘Human error’ doesn’t cut it

Rugby should have an on-field challenge system to prevent match-altering errors from referees, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Kriel wants starting role

Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel is looking to build on his first Currie Cup start and make the No 15 jersey his own. BRENTON CHELIN reports.