Tournaments

Three Saffas in France XV

Bernard le Roux, Rory Kockott and Scott Spedding have been named in France's starting lineup for their Six Nations match against Scotland in Paris on Saturday.

New-look midfield for England

Luther Burrell and Jonathan Joseph will start in the England midfield against Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

Stormers to retain status quo

Stormers director of rugby Gert Smal says the head coach who'll replace Allister Coetzee will inherit the current coaching staff.

Etzebeth out for a month

Eben Etzebeth will miss the first three rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby because of a chest injury.

TUT late show prevents upset

The TUT Vikings and UKZN Impi secured hard-fought wins in the opening round of the Varsity Shield on Monday.

North back in the mix

Wales have made two changes from the team that defeated the Springboks in November for their Six Nations opener against England in Cardiff on Friday.