Five must-haves for Round 8

The Fantasy Rugby Scout on who you should have in your Super Rugby team this weekend.

Read to miss Ellis Park match

The Crusaders have made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday's clash against the Lions.

Vito, Jane to face Bulls

The Hurricanes have been boosted by the return of Victor Vito and Cory Jane for Saturday's clash with the Bulls in Napier.

Taulagi wings it for Reds

Jamie-Jerry Taulagi will make his Super Rugby debut on Saturday after being named on the left wing for the Reds' match against the Force in Brisbane.

Siliva gets Brumbies No 2 jersey

The Brumbies have made one change to their starting XV for Friday's Super Rugby clash with the Blues in Canberra as Siliva Siliva starts at hooker.

Smal’s put himself under pressure

BRENDAN VENTER, writing on SuperSport.com, says Gert Smal erred by stating that he wanted WP and the Stormers to play a more attacking brand of rugby.

Matfield rested for Bulls tour

Victor Matfield will not play for the Bulls on their four-match tour of New Zealand and Australia.

Dream start

Marnitz Boshoff kicked 50 points in his first two Super Rugby matches for the Lions.

Kaino to captain Blues

Jerome Kaino will lead a Blues side featuring two changes in Friday's clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.

Treeby at 12 for Highlanders

Shaun Treeby will start at inside centre for the Highlanders against the Rebels in Dunedin on Friday.