Sexton at 10 for Ireland
Johnny Sexton will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the Ireland side to face France in Dublin on Saturday.
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Johnny Sexton will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the Ireland side to face France in Dublin on Saturday.
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss will make his first competitive appearance since re-signing for the Vodacom Bulls against the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday.
Johan Ackermann believes new Lions hooker Malcolm Marx can become the next Bismarck du Plessis.
Springbok flank Schalk Burger has been nominated for the 2015 Laureus World Comeback of the Year award.
The Hurricanes have named all their fit and available All Blacks in their starting lineup for the match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday.
Richie McCaw will make his first start of the 2015 season, although he won't lead the Crusaders against the Rebels in Christchurch on Friday.
George North will miss Wales' crucial Six Nations match against Scotland as a precaution with Liam Williams taking his place on the wing.
France coach Philippe Saint-André has made just one change to his side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Italy have recalled Mauro Bergamasco and Marco Bortolami for their clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Pukke defeated the Madibaz 36-26 in Potchefstroom on the opening day of the 2015 Varsity Cup.