More lies and deceit at the SWD Rugby union resulted in a game having to be ‘postponed’ because of a player strike for the first time in South African Rugby History.

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) are not planning any action against Stormers captain Schalk Burger.

There could be fireworks in the corridors of power within the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in the next few weeks in the lead-up to SARU elections – and a split in the ranks at the Annual General Council Meeting looks set to follow.

Danny Jordaan, the 2010 South Africa World Cup supremo, said the future use of two stadiums built specially for the tournament hinged on their also becoming rugby union grounds.

Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has questioned the SANZAR judiciary for its judgment in finding Bulls second-rower and captain, Victor Matfield, not guilty on charges of striking and charging into a ruck following the Super 14 champions’ game against the Brumbies on Saturday.

Western Province and the Stormers will continue to play their rugby at Newlands, says Western Province Rugby Union President Tobie Titus.

Finally a despatch from the corridors of SA Rugby to cheer about – Oregan Hoskins is to make himself available for re-election as the body’s president. DAN RETIEF rejoices in this move.

The Judicial Officer Mr. Koos Basson, ruled this morning that the complaint lodged by the Golden Lions Rugby Union against The Sharks and two players, Willem Alberts and Louis Ludik, is not valid.

Once again political issues have left the beleaguered SWD Eagles players with major uncertainty and insecurity.

The Sharks will have to explain to a disciplinary committee why Willem Alberts played without a clearance certificate in a friendly match against the Western Force at Newlands on Tuesday night.

Auto and General Lions chief executive Manie Reyneke has issued a stern warning to the Sharks – play Willem Alberts and there will be consequences.

The Sharks have defied SA Rugby by including Willem Alberts in their squad for the upcoming Tri-Series against the Stormers and Force.

The Sharks will consider loose forward acquisition Willem Alberts for their friendly matches next week and challenge SA Rugby to change the regulation prohibiting this.

I am fascinated every day on how human beings seemingly go out of their way to derail any efforts to be successful.

The ongoing stand-off between the Sharks and Lions over the services of Willem Alberts and Louis Ludik may well become a legal hot potato for the Sharks.