Wentzel to retain captaincy
Bismarck du Plessis has requested that he not be selected as captain for the Sharks' match against the Highlanders on Friday.
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Matfield, Serfontein back for Bulls
Bok duo Victor Matfield and Jan Serfontein returned to the training field on Monday.
Sharks face fight for respect
Forget the play-offs. The Sharks will need to play out of their skins in Australasia just to restore their 2014 reputation. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Flip the surprise omission
The only surprise at the unveiling of the Springbok training squads was the omission of veteran lock Flip van der Merwe. JON CARDINELLI reports.
New faces in Bok training squads
The national selectors have named two squads of 44 players each for the Springboks’ first two training camps of the season, in Joburg and Cape Town.
Duane denies Bulls
Duane Vermeulen blocked a last-minute drop goal attempt to help the Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls 15-13 at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Lions edge Ellis Park thriller
The Lions overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 34-29 bonus-point victory over the Cheetahs on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Van Zyl must handle the heat
The outcome of the Newlands derby will depend on Piet van Zyl's performance in the face of some fierce Stormers defence, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Jantjies to dictate derby
The Lions will rely on Elton Jantjies' game-breaking abilities to pick up a bonus-point win over the Cheetahs at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
