Halfbacks key in Kiwi clash
The influence of the respective halfback combinations will be a key factor in Saturday’s semi-final between the Hurricanes and Chiefs in Wellington, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lions without Whiteley
Ruan Ackermann will start at No 8 for the Lions in Saturday's semi-final against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.
Loubscher to coach at Sharks
Former Springbok assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher will join the Sharks as skills coach on a three-year deal, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lions add Smit to interim squad
Dillon Smit has been named in the Lions' preliminary squad as injury cover for Ross Cronjé for Saturday's semi-final against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.
Lions wait on Cronjé
Scrumhalf Ross Cronjé is an injury doubt for the Lions' semi-final against the Highlanders in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Reds stick with Stiles
Former Wallabies prop Nick Stiles has been appointed head coach of the Reds for the next two years.
Boland edge Lions XV
The Boland Cavaliers beat the Golden Lions XV 28-24 on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Pumas and Western Province.
Leopards upset Griquas
The Leopards beat Griquas 37-17 in Potchefstroom on Friday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Valke, Free State XV and Sharks XV.
Qualifier preview (Round 16)
There's little to play for in the final round of Currie Cup Qualifiers, with Griquas, Boland and the Pumas having already secured their place in the Premier Division.
Kleyn off to Munster
Stormers lock Jean Kleyn is set to join Irish side Munster after the Super Rugby season.
