
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie is convinced the Super Rugby champions will not miss inspirational flyhalf Quade Cooper too much.
Wayne Rooney has admits he is devastated to see former AC Milan and Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello quit as England manager.
Knights batsman and former Protea, Boeta Dippenaar, will play his last first class cricket match when the Knights take on the Warriors.
RWC winner Sonny Bill Williams' heavyweight title win against an overweight American opponent has been disparaged at home.
There is fierce competition for the Lions' loose forward positions as they prepare for their first Super Rugby clash.