Tournaments

Force spoil Pocock’s party

The Western Force defeated the Brumbies 31-21 in their first pre-season fixture at the McGillivray Oval on Friday.

Cooper fractures collarbone

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will be sidelined for up to three months after suffering a fractured collar bone during training.

Spies up for the challenge

Pierre Spies says having to compete with Duane Vermeulen for the Springbok No 8 jersey will bring the best out of him.

SA prop to make Highlanders debut

Ross Geldenhuys will start at tighthead prop for the Highlanders in their pre-season match against the Crusaders in Timaru.