Cheetahs rejig backline for Pumas
JP du Plessis will start at outside centre for the Free State Cheetahs against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
JP du Plessis will start at outside centre for the Free State Cheetahs against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Hilton Lobberts will start in the second row in one of four changes to the Griquas side to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has named an unchanged team for the Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Tim Whitehead has recovered from a knee injury and will start for the EP Kings against Western Province this Friday.
Sharks lock JC Astle has been ruled out for three weeks, while Etienne Oosthuizen remains doubtful for Saturday's match against Griquas in Durban.
Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel has been ruled out for two weeks with an ankle injury.
Justin Geduld is in line to replace fellow sevens star Seabelo Senatla for Western Province's match against the EP Kings at Newlands on Friday.
Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson says injuries up front helped contribute to their downfall against the Pumas.
The Golden Lions overcame a stubborn EP Kings side to record a 41-22 victory in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Western Province made it four out of four in this year's Currie Cup with a come-from-behind 23-18 win at Loftus on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.