Kings slay Sunwolves
The Kings beat the Sunwolves 37-23 in Singapore on Saturday to clinch their first win of the season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
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The Kings beat the Sunwolves 37-23 in Singapore on Saturday to clinch their first win of the season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Seta Tamanivalu scored a 78th-minute try as the Crusaders overturned a 21-point deficit to beat the Highlanders 30-27 in Dunedin on Saturday.
Reds wing Eto Nabuli's hat-trick was in vain as his side slumped to a 26-19 defeat against the Force in Perth on Thursday.
Centre Dan Kriel will start for the DHL Stormers against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday.
The inclusion of prop Ox Nche is one of two changes to the Cheetahs' starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Bulls in Bloemfontein.
Coach Deon Davids has made two changes to the Kings side ahead of their match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.
Former France international Clément Poitrenaud will start at fullback for the Sharks against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.
Jake White has reiterated his desire to coach at international level again, but conceded that any opportunity to take on a role with the Springboks is no longer there.
Nine Junior Boks from last year’s U20 World Championship squad are among 50 players invited to a trials camp in Stellenbosch between 5-17 March.
The Currie Cup Qualifier tournament has been replaced with the SuperSport Rugby Challenge for the 2017 season.