Ndungane: Kolbe should have started

Former Springbok wing Akona Ndungane says he would have given Cheslin Kolbe the No 14 jersey for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kirchner loaned to Bristol

Dragons fullback Zane Kirchner has joined the Bristol Bears on an emergency one-month loan deal.

Cheika: Ashley-Cooper keen to return

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper wants to prove himself worthy of a place in their squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Stransky: Boks need to be clinical

Joel Stransky says the Springboks must take every scoring opportunity they get against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Marais: I am back home

SP Marais says he is grateful to have received the opportunity to resurrect his career with Western Province. DYLAN JACK reports.

WP to put pressure on Dayimani

Western Province flank Kobus van Dyk says they need to limit the amount of space Hacjivah Dayimani gets on Saturday.

Rassie: Bongi was struggling

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says hooker Bongi Mbonambi was substituted before half-time against the Wallabies because he had emptied the tank.

Dragons hold off committed Kings

Flyhalf Josh Lewis scored 17 points as the Dragons beat the Kings 27-22 in Newport on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.

Scrappy Sharks down Pumas

A solid second-half performance carried the Sharks to a 28-12 victory over the Pumas in Durban on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Van Rooyen excited about Bhasera

Golden Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is looking forward to young tighthead prop Stephen Bhasera’s debut against Free State at Ellis Park on Saturday.