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Jones makes three changes for Italy

8 years ago by iol.co.za

England have made three changes to their team to play Italy in the Six Nations in Rome.

Lions, Bulls not leaving it to chance

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions will face a stern test in their second pre-season outing when they face the Bulls in Polokwane.

Golden opportunity for Jantjies

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes Elton Jantjies is good enough to play at any level anywhere in the world.

England set out to 'smack' Italy in Rome

8 years ago by iol.co.za

With only one Six Nations title since 2003, England should find themselves in pole position if they heed Eddie Jones' words and give Italy “a good hiding”.

Carr to captain Stormers against Jagaures

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Nizaam Carr will captain the Stormers in their Super Rugby warm-up game against the Jaguares.

Siya has the swagger to lead Stormers

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Stormers are set to appoint their new captain over the coming week and John Goliath fancies Siya Kolisi for the role.

Sharks youngsters can prove their worth

8 years ago by iol.co.za

With the Sharks having already named a “second” side for the Toulouse game, it means there will be plenty of opportunities across the park for up-and-comers to state their case.

‘Experimental’ Sharks side to face Toulouse

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Marcell Coetzee will captain a Sharks side that has a distinctly experimental look about it in the friendly against Toulouse.

De Jongh all set to move to 12

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Juan De Jongh may start in the No 12 jersey for the Stormers in their warm-up match against Argentina’s Jaguares this weekend.

Bulls devastated by Pollard loss

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Bulls have been dealt a heavy blow after it was revealed that Handre Pollard is set to miss the rest of this year due to a “freak” knee ligament injury.