Lions duo start for Pumas

Stefan Watermeyer and JW Jonker will form a new centre pairing for the Pumas' Currie Cup clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Griquas name settled side

Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has selected a battle-hardened team for their Currie Cup opener against the Natal Sharks in Kimberley on Saturday.

Watson fit to lead Kings into battle

Luke Watson has been named at eighthman for the EP Kings' first Currie Cup Premier Division match in 12 years.

Etzebeth starts for Province

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will wear the Western Province No 4 jersey in their opening Currie Cup match against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Boks to mesh brains with brawn

Heyneke Meyer believes the Springboks can no longer rely solely on physical dominance to win matches.

Boks won’t underestimate Pumas

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has warned his side against complacency heading into the Rugby Championship.

Bulls dealt double blow

Bjorn Basson and Morné Mellet have been ruled out of the Blue Bulls' opening Currie Cup match against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Potgieter ready for Bok call

Waratahs lock Jacques Potgieter believes his game has progressed in Australia and he's playing the best rugby of his life, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Polota-Nau to miss opener

Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau will miss his side's opening match of the Rugby Championship with a knee injury.

Springboks are spoilt for choice

Only the All Blacks boast a squad more impressive in names and daunting in depth than the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.