Naivalu to centre for Rebels

Sefanaia Naivalu will start at outside centre for the Rebels when they face the Sharks in Durban on Friday.

Cooper back in the mix

Quade Cooper will make his Vodacom Super Rugby return for the Reds against the Force in Perth on Saturday.

Kanko in, Coetzee rested

Ryan Kankowski will start at No 8 for the Sharks in Friday's clash with the Rebels in Durban.

Cheetahs call on Pietersen

Joe Pietersen will start at flyhalf when the Cheetahs face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

‘Stormers attack needs quicker ball’

Six former players and a coach on why the Stormers have only been able to claim one try-scoring bonus point in 13 matches this Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Pietersen, Zeilinga trade places

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Joe Pietersen from the Cheetahs while Fred Zeilinga will head from Durban to Bloemfontein.

Retallick, Savea commit to All Blacks

Brodie Retallick and Julian Savea have signed deals that will keep them with the All Blacks through to the 2019 World Cup.

Hurricanes continue rotation

The Hurricanes will welcome back a number of players for their match against the Crusaders in Nelson on Friday.

Carter back at 10 for Saders

Dan Carter has been named at flyhalf for the Crusaders' clash with the Hurricanes in Nelson on Friday.

Bakkies is a rugby legend

The hard man of world rugby has seen it all and won it all, writes MARK KEOHANE in Sport Monthly magazine.