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  1. Roets ready to relaunch Bok assault

    A hamstring niggle will prevent Bulls fullback Johan Roets from getting stuck into the Cats on Saturday, but the setback is temporary. Read more

  2. Stormers propped up by Fullard

    The Stormers received a boost on Thursday when re-evaluation of prop Neil Fullard’s injury has deemed he will be fit to start the Super 14. Read more

  3. All the warm-up fixtures

    South Africa’s five Super 14 franchises face a series of tough warm-up matches before the southern hemisphere showpiece kicks off on 10 February. Read more

  4. Bully Boys have moved on

    The Bulls have put their painful Currie Cup final defeat to the Cheetahs behind them, according to captain-elect Victor Matfield. Read more

  5. Spears braced for brutal baptism

    The Southern Spears enter rugby’s “real world” on Saturday, and nervous rather than excited anticipation permeates the rank’s of the country’s fledgling franchise. Read more

  6. Moans sees Red

    Sacked Wobblies coach Eddie Jones has signed a three-year contract to coach the Queensland Reds from next season. Read more

  7. Draft dealings explained

    The five South African Super 14 coaches will finalise the draft arrangements in the next two days. Read more

  8. Claws out for Bulls

    Frans Ludeke has named his two starting XVs for two warm-up matches of 60 minutes each against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday. Read more

  9. Free Staters fire first shots

    Cheetahs captain Juan Smith has warned the Bulls to expect a repeat of the Currie Cup final when the teams meet again on the opening weekend of the Super 14. Read more

  10. Willemse’s back from the brink

    Ashwin Willemse’s career is not over. The Cats flyer has come through intense rehabilitation and will be fit to start the Super 14 campaign. Read more

  11. Sharks suffer Smittie blow

    The Sharks’ pre-season preparations suffered a further blow with news that captain John Smit will miss an additional game through injury. This is in addition to the three opening fixtures he’s banned from participating in. Read more

  12. Stormers training report

    Blistering heat and a punishing training schedule combine to form a tough preseason for the extended Stormers squad. Read more

  13. Jaco’s not Bullish over move

    Jaco van der Westhuyzen has not attempted to secure a release from his contract with Japanese club NEC in order to play for the Bulls in the inaugural Super 14. Read more

  14. One more life for Cats

    As the Cats enter their ninth year of existence, Andre Pretorius has stated there is no excuse for failure. Read more

  15. ‘Shady Saru’ scream Sharks

    Before a ball has been fumbled Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl is already threatening Saru over the controversial relegation plan for the Super 14. Read more

  16. These Cats have claws

    Former All Black coach Laurie Mains believes the Cats will be competitive in the Super 14 this year. Read more

  17. Big Vic gets a helping hand

    Heyneke Meyer is relying on the leadership skills of Fourie du Preez to provide support to captain Victor Matfield. Read more

  18. Smith leads Bloem into battle

    Juan Smith will captain the Cheetahs in the Super 14 this year, taking over the reins from the retired Naka Drotske. Read more

  19. Sailor eyes out centre

    Wallaby winger Wendell Sailor could move into the Waratahs midfield for their Super 14 campaign. Read more

  20. Humphreys avoids Stormy waters

    David Humphreys will not play for the Stormers in the inaugural Super 14. Read more