Pietersen will punish Blues

The Cheetahs can rely on Joe Pietersen's boot to guide them past the ill-disciplined Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Six Nations preview (Round 3)

Sunday's Six Nations meeting between England and Ireland will go a long way in deciding where the trophy will reside for the next year, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

England change two for decider

Stuart Lancaster has made two changes to the England backline ahead of their Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

Kankowski returns for Sharks

Ryan Kankowski will start at No 8 for the Sharks in one of two changes to the side to face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.

Mbonambi handed starting role

Bongi Mbonambi will make his first Vodacom Super Rugby start for the Stormers against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lions give Boshoff the boot

Elton Jantjies will start at flyhalf for the Lions' match against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday, while there's no place for Marnitz Boshoff in the squad.

Force start Saffa flank

Brynard Stander will make his first start of the season for the Force against the Hurricanes in Perth on Friday.

Moore to lead Brumbies into battle

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore returns to captain the Brumbies against the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.

Cheetahs call on Cornal

Cornal Hendricks will start on the wing in one of two changes to the Cheetahs side for the match against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Change at 10 for Scots

Peter Horne will replace the suspended Finn Russell in one of four changes to the Scotland side to face Italy in Edinburgh on Saturday.