Bulls lose backs for Leinster clash

The Vodacom Bulls are without two of their best early-season performers for Saturday’s URC match against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld.

Los Pumas change seven for Bok rematch

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has rung the changes for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Twickenham.

Jean: Bok evolution could create friction

Jean de Villiers says the Springboks’ changing of the guard could threaten the team culture if not managed carefully.

Weekend teams

Check out the South African matchday squads for this weekend!

Injury-hit All Blacks change six

Damian McKenzie starts at flyhalf in one of six changes for the All Blacks’ must-win Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

Thomas the Tank loving Bok role

Thomas du Toit says he is relishing his responsibilities in the front row as the Springboks chase back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time.

Mallett: Twickenham to test Sacha’s maturity

Nick Mallett hopes Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will be patient against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘Eben’s try should have stood’

Former Test referee and current URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says Eben Etzebeth’s disallowed try against Argentina in Durban should have been awarded.

Red Bull revamp: Diamond gone after one game

Steve Diamond has been sacked as Newcastle Red Bulls director of rugby just one match into the new English Premiership season.

Watch: Edwill on fire in first Sharks outing

Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe had a debut to remember for the Sharks against the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium.