Springboks rise, Wallabies fall
The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.
SA Rugby magazine – Latest South African rugby news
The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.
Fullback Willie le Roux says he is unsure whether he’ll be available for the Springboks’ home Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Morné Steyn starred with the boot as Stade Français defeated Toulon 37-10, while there were also wins for Lyon, Castres, Clermont, Agen, Toulouse and La Rochelle in the French Top 14.
The Glasgow Warriors scored seven tries to register a 52-24 bonus-point win against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Dillyn Leyds and Sergeal Petersen scored a brace each as Western Province recorded an emphatic 65-38 bonus-point win over the Golden Lions in Johannesburg. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Cheetahs and Kings will be looking to kick-start their campaigns in their first home games. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Cheetahs have made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein.
Coach Deon Davids has made four changes to the Kings’ starting lineup ahead of their game against Ulster in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
Western Province coach John Dobson has been forced to make three changes to his starting XV ahead of their crunch clash against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The inclusion of flyhalf Ernst Stapelberg is one of four changes to the Free State Cheetahs lineup for Saturday’s match against Griquas in Kimberley.