Slade could spark Crusaders

Colin Slade can get the Crusaders backline going against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Ebersohn must find kicking rader

Flyhalf Sias Ebersohn will need to be on target with his goal-kicking if the Force are to beat the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

France give Kockott the boot

Fit-again scrumhalf Sébastien Tillous-Borde has replaced Rory Kockott in the French squad to face Wales in Paris.

Highlanders start Saffa prop

Ross Geldenhuys will make his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders against the Crusaders in Dunedin.

O’Connor at 10 for Reds

James O'Connor will make his debut for the Reds at flyhalf against the Force in Brisbane on Saturday.

Brumbies rejig loose forward trio

Ita Vaea will make his long-awaited return from a heart defect when the Brumbies play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

‘Sharks didn’t play cleverly’

Sharks assistant coach Sean Everitt on what went wrong against the Cheetahs and what they must do to beat the Lions.

Six Nations Plays of the Week (Round 2)

Ireland's Sean O'Brien, Scotland's Stuart Hogg and the England backline feature in this selection.

Kok bound for Olympics

Werner Kok’s decision to stick with sevens has paid off big time, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Bulls suffer double blow

Werner Kruger and Arno Botha will miss the next few weeks of Vodacom Super Rugby because of injury.