Saders drop Dagg, Blues boot Noakes

Colin Slade will start at fullback for the Crusaders in Auckland on Friday, while the Blues have opted for Simon Hickey at flyhalf.

Tahs turn to Potgieter

Jacques Potgieter will start at No 4 lock for the Waratahs against the Reds in Sydney on Saturday.

Jantjies fights back

Elton Jantjies needs to perform for the Lions after an unsuccessful stint with the Stormers, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

The Shortball (Week 2)

Fox Sports Australia's Sean Maloney brings you the latest from Vodacom Super Rugby inside three minutes.

Spies out for six months

Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies will miss a large part of the 2014 season due to a bicep injury.

‘SA has no right to sixth team’

Former All Blacks captain TAINE RANDELL, writing on stuff.co.nz, says South Africa should not get a sixth Super Rugby franchise in 2016.

McLeod off to France, Aplon to follow

Sharks scrumhalf Charl McLeod has signed a two-year deal with Grenoble.

Highlights: Lions vs Stormers (2014)

The Lions followed up their win against the Cheetahs with a thrashing of the Stormers at Ellis Park.

Highlights: Sharks vs Hurricanes (2014)

Jake White's side made it two from two with a 27-9 win against the visitors from Wellington.

What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the past weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.