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The Cheetahs should target a bonus-point win when they take on the Kings in Port Elizabeth this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. The Cheetahs should still be smarting after an ill-disciplined end to their encounter against Treviso last weekend, which ultimately saw them slip to a disappointing 27-21 loss in Italy. It allowed the Glasgow Warriors and Munster to open up… Read more →
Before you make your Superbru picks for Saturday’s Pro14 game in Port Elizabeth, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions. Kings vs Cheetahs Simon Borchardt: Cheetahs by 20 Jon Cardinelli: Cheetahs by 12 Craig Lewis: Cheetahs by 15 Mariette Adams: Cheetahs by 15 Juandre Joubert: Cheetahs by 19 PREVIEW: Kings vs Cheetahs Photo: Michael Sheehan/Gallo
Niel Marais has replaced the injured Francois Venter for the Cheetahs’ clash against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. That change sees Nico Lee shift to outside centre, while hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld will lead the side in Venter’s absence. Clayton Blommetjies starts at fullback, with Craig Barry moving to the right wing. There are also changes to the… Read more →
Munster lock Jean Kleyn is more likely to play Test rugby for Ireland than the Springboks.
Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith is set to become the world’s best paid teenage rugby player.
Warren Whiteley will return to Johannesburg from Japan in time for the Lions’ warm-up match against the Bulls on 27 January.
Oliver Zono will start at flyhalf when the Kings face the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Talented young South Africans Keynan Knox and Matt More have both joined Munster’s junior ranks.
The best tries from the past weekend’s Pro14 matches.
Eighteen is dead, 15 is back. Are you ready for the new Super Rugby season?
