Sharks wish departing duo well

The Sharks bid farewell to two players who have provided depth in key positions for the Durban outfit.

Ramos at 10 as France go 7-1 in Rome

France head coach Fabien Galthie shifts Thomas Ramos to flyhalf, while selecting seven forwards on the bench for Sunday’s Six Nations Test against Italy.

Azzurri lose speedster for Les Bleus clash

Head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made two starting XV changes to the Italy team for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against France in Rome.

Watch: Sexton coaching in Cape Town

Former Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton teams up with Springbok star Damian Willemse for a coaching clinic at Cape Town Stadium during the Vodacom URC Origin Round.

Former Bok on the mend after surgery

Former Springbok Andre Snyman is in recovery following surgery in the US to remove a growth after being diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma.

Biyela to lead Junior Boks in Tbilisi

Head coach Kevin Foote has named former SA U18 star and No 8 Thando Biyela as Junior Springboks skipper against the Georgia U20s this weekend.

Ireland wary of wounded Wales

Simon Easterby insists his unbeaten Ireland team won’t be complacent when they face a Wales side on Saturday desperate to snap a record 14-match losing streak.

England suffer second-row blow

Steve Borthwick has been forced into a late change to the England lineup for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.

Russell ready to rumble for Scotland

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday following a concussion.

Snyman: It’s up to the players to do the job

Head coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have done their homework on their pool rivals in Vancouver, but that’s only the first step en route to title glory this week.