Currie Cup

Catrakilis key in battle of boot

Demetri Catrakilis's temperament and kicking skills will be the difference in the semi-final between WP and the Blue Bulls on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pollard at 12 for Bulls

Handré Pollard will start at inside centre for the Blue Bulls in their semi-final against Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.

Same again for Lions

Johan Ackermann has named an unchanged team for the Golden Lions' semi-final against the Sharks at Ellis Park.

Province bulk up for Bulls

Rynhardt Elstadt will start at openside flank for Western Province's semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

Sharks change one for semi

Kyle Cooper has recovered from injury and will start the Sharks' semi-final against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lions sticking to their guns

The Golden Lions will continue with their attacking mindset in Saturday's semi-final at Ellis Park, says captain Warren Whiteley. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Good start key for Sharks

Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson says his team can't afford another slow start in this weekend's semi-final at Ellis Park. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Barnes cited for verbal abuse

Griquas hooker Ryno Barnes will face a disciplinary hearing for calling referee Pro Legoete a 'p**s' during their defeat to the Blue Bulls.

‘Handré can thrive at 12’

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron believes Handré Pollard will have a big influence on the Currie Cup semi-final at Newlands, even in the No 12 jersey.