Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Injury blow for Bulls

Blue Bulls centre Dan Kriel is set to be out for three to four weeks after injuring his shoulder against the Kings on Saturday. 

According to the Bulls medical team, he will go see a specialist to determine when he can return.

Bristol sign Bevington

Ryan Bevington has today completed a transfer to Bristol, signing a two-year contract.

Capped 13 times by Wales, Bevington made a total of 112 Ospreys appearances, scoring three tries, but has found game-time limited over the last two seasons due to injury.

WP's Van Wyk looks to move to Bordeaux

Hot on the heels of the annoucement that Jaco Taute is set to join Munster comes the rumour of Kobus van Wyk's departure to Top 14 club Bordeaux.

While Western Province has made no formal annoucement, it is understood that Werner Kok is set to replace Van Wyk for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash.

McInally and Gilchrist to co-captain Edinburgh Rugby

Stuart McInally and Grant Gilchrist have been named Edinburgh Rugby’s co-captains for the 2016/17 season.

McInally has made 79 competitive appearances for an Edinburgh Rugby shirt since joining in the 2010/11 season, while Gilchrist graduated to a fully professional contract in the 2011/12 season.

Butler named the UC Vikings captain for 2016

Jarrad Butler has been named the University of Canberra Vikings captain for 2016 while Robbie Coleman and Blake Enever have been named as vice-captains for the upcoming National Rugby Championship campaign.

Butler captained the side in 2015, leading the UC Vikings to the NRC grand final in a season where the side won eight matches and dropped just two, both to undefeated champions Brisbane City.