Pollard to miss Super Rugby
The Bulls have confirmed that star flyhalf Handré Pollard has been ruled out of the entire Super Rugby competition after tearing knee ligaments at a training session on Monday.
Jaguares to begin with a bang
The much-hyped Jaguares could make a big statement in the pre-season fixture against the Stormers this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
April at 10 for Sharks
Garth April will start at flyhalf in a new-look Sharks side to face Toulouse in a friendly match on Thursday.
Stormers welcome reinforcements
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has welcomed the return of some key players who have completed duties with the Blitzboks and their Japanese clubs.
New-look Kings to face Cheetahs
Injuries have forced the Kings to reshuffle their side for Friday's pre-season match against the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth.
Lood to run with Cheetahs
Bok lock Lood de Jager will start for the Cheetahs when they take on the Kings in a warm-up game in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
Sharks count injury cost
Sharks flyhalf and captain Pat Lambie is set to miss the start of the Super Rugby season after suffering a shoulder injury in last Friday’s warm-up match against Toulon, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Mastriet misfortune for Lions
The Lions have suffered a blow ahead of the Super Rugby season with winger Sampie Mastriet breaking his collarbone in a warm-up game last Saturday.
Crusaders ready for Highlanders
Sam Whitelock will lead the Crusaders in their pre-season match against Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, on Thursday.
Horie to lead Sunwolves
Shota Horie has been confirmed as the Sunwolves’ captain for this year’s Super Rugby tournament.
