Wednesday Evening Round Up

Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad

Experienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi & Louis Schreuder have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches of the 2017 Rugby Championship. Read more

Tigers add to front-row stocks

Leicester Tigers have secured the signings of loosehead prop Kyle Traynor and hooker Jake Kerr, who worked with the Tigers squad during pre-season. Full story

Max Green suspended for 3 weeks for stamping 

Green pleaded guilty to the charge and received a three week suspension. He is free to play again on 8 October 2017. Full story

Lions release Kankowski to join the Red Hurricanes

The Golden Lions have released former Springbok No 8 Ryan Kankowski from his contract so that he can join the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan with immediate effect. Full story

Cheetahs Squad Update

Springbok flanker Oupa Mohoje is set to return to action for the Cheetahs' clash with Leinster as Mohoje has been sidelined since injuring his rib in a Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls in August. Full injury report

HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Southland

A convincing win by the Bay as they scored 9 tries beat a Southland 57-0.

Canada fly-half Shane O'Leary joins Ealing Trailfinders

O’Leary made his debut for Canada against Georgia in June, and featured in all four of their matches during the Summer International Series. Full story

Mark Pretorius ruled out of the 2017 Super Rugby season

Steval Pumas hooker Mark Pretorius will not be available for selection for the remaining of the 2017 rugby season after tearing a hamstring during the Pumas’ 22-12 Currie Cup upset victory against Western Province.

Southern Kings injury report

First choice flyhalf Kurt Coleman, who sustained a quad muscle injury, is expected to be available for selection to the Southern Kings team that will face Zebre in their fourth round PRO14 match on Saturday. Full report