News

Speeding up play to ensure more action on the field will be key as the 2021 season kicks off this weekend with a series of preparation matches between eight provincial sides, which will feature a countdown clock for kicks and a focus on speeding up set pieces from match officials.

Team announcement

New recruits Schalk Ferreira (prop) and Rynier Bernardo (lock) were both included in the Toyota Cheetahs' starting line-up for their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match against the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday afternoon, while experienced Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is set to return to action off the bench.

Team announcement

Eddie Fouche has fully recovered from his injuries and was drafted into the New Nation Pumas’ starting team for their season opener against the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday evening.

Team news

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp in Stellenbosch as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September.

Team announcement

Former Vodacom Bulls age-group players Christopher Hollis (centre) and Luigy van Jaarsveld (No 8) will return to their old stomping ground when Eastern Province travel to Pretoria for their season opener at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.