Cloete drafted back into in SA A squad
Kings flank Chris Cloete has been recalled to the South Africa A team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad.
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Kings flank Chris Cloete has been recalled to the South Africa A team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad.
The Cheetahs will kick off their Currie Cup title defence against the Sharks as the Premier Division reverts to a seven-team format for the 2017 season.
Julian Savea will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap after he was recalled to the Hurricanes’ starting XV for Friday’s match against the Chiefs in Wellington.
Flyhalf Handré Pollard looks set to make his return to action at the World Club 10s in Mauritius in mid-June.
CJ Stander will start at No 8 for a new-look British & Irish Lions team against the Blues at Eden Park on Wednesday.
Sonny Bill Williams will start for the Blues against the British & Irish Lions in Auckland on Wednesday.
The Blue Bulls thrashed the Welwitschias 92-7, while there were also wins for Western Province, the EP Kings, Free State XV, Sharks XV and Lions in round eight of the Provincial Rugby Challenge.
Loose forward Ryan Kankowski will join the Lions for the 2017 Currie Cup tournament.
James Lowe scored a hat-trick as the Chiefs defeated the Waratahs 46-31 in Hamilton on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
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