Francois Louw could become P Divvy's saviour

The need to cover the outstanding but injury-prone Heinrich Brüssow has forced Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to reconsider Francois Louw.

Flanker Brüssow to have further knee surgery

Springbok and Cheetahs flanker Heinrich Brüssow will have to undergo follow-up surgery to his knee, which will delay his return to action.

Bulls sweat on injuries ahead of Super 14 opener

Springbok No 8 Pierre Spies is in a race against time to be fit for the Bulls' opening Super 14 rugby match against the Cheetahs on February 12.

Brüssow set for opening Test against France

Springbok fetcher Heinrich Brüssow will, barring injury, play in the Test against France on November 13 after all.

Who will don the green and gold?

The Springbok selectors are spoilt for choice, writes Andy Capostagno.

Sharks stay on course for play-offs

The Sharks collected a crucial five points to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Super 14 semifinals with a 33-14 win over the Cheetahs on Saturday. The Sharks scored two late tries by winger Odwa Ndungane for the bonus point to ensure they remain in contention for a last-four place with just one round of matches to come.

Stormers easy winners against Cheetahs

The Stormers ran out comfortable 34-22 winners over the Cheetahs in a Super 14 fixture at Newlands on Saturday. A great kick-off by Stormers flyhalf Peter Grant set up the platform for the team's opening try in the second minute. Grant's kick went into touch 5m from the Cheetahs' try line.

Giteau guides Western Force to close win

Matt Giteau scored all his team's points -- including a penalty goal in the fourth minute after the final whistle -- to lead the Western Force over the Cheetahs 16-15 on Friday. The Cheetahs could have won with a penalty in the 80th minute, but a miss by replacement flyhalf Conrad Barnard led to a final series of attacks by the Force.

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