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Veteran loose forward Juan Smith has suffered a setback that has placed new doubt over his World Cup prospects, after he failed a fitness test on Wednesday.
The Cheetahs have recalled Sevens Springbok Johannes Prinsloo for their Currie Cup showdown with the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Pumas will have a new captain as they look for their first win of the Currie Cup season, when they tackle the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
New Ospreys signing Aaron Jarvis will miss the opening weekend of the PRO12 campaign after suffering an ankle injury in pre-season training.
Griquas tackle the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Friday with their king-pin scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius back in action, after missing the first five founds of the Currie Cup competition.
The Namibia Rugby Union have rejected an offer from the government to settle their debts, which has left the Hage Geingob Stadium up for auction at the end of the month.
Veteran France centre Aurelien Rougerie makes his return to competitive action after a long injury lay-off here on Saturday in the World Cup warm-up match with Ireland.
Eddie Prins would like to erase the memories of the last time his side, Hoërskool Punt, played against rivals Langenhoven Gimnasium.
After more than a decade without major silverware on display in their trophy cabinet, Lions fans are enjoying their team's unbeaten run in the Currie Cup competition.
Wales scrumhalf Dwayne Peel has declared himself as fit, contradicting claims from the camp that injury had ruled him out of the World Cup.
Brian O'Driscoll will return to captain a powerful-looking Ireland in their World Cup warm-up match against France in Dublin this weekend, it was confirmed Wednesday.
The captain of Cambridge High School, Simphiwe Myira, is confident that he can lead his side to victory when his takes to the field against rivals Hudson Park in their FNB Classic Clash this Saturday.
LeClue Barnard is hoping to repeat his side, Langenhoven Gimnasium's victory over rivals Hoërskool Punt when the two sides meet in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.
The Sharks have a brand new centre pairing for their home clash with the Leopards on Friday, with Meyer Bosman and Marius Joubert starting in the midfield.
It will be an emotional send off for Jarryd Goddard when he leads his Hudson Park team out against Cambrdige High School in their FNB Classic Clashes match this Saturday.
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The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
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