Flawed format remains unchanged
Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos says there will be no changes to Super Rugby's conference format in 2017.
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Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos says there will be no changes to Super Rugby's conference format in 2017.
All Blacks coach Steven Hansen has named a 32-man squad for their away Tests against Argentina and South Africa.
David Pocock has been ruled out of the last two rounds of the Rugby Championship after breaking his left hand.
Demetri Catrakilis contributed 18 points as Montpellier beat Bayonne 21-9, while there were also Top 14 wins for Lyon, Brive, Pau, Clermont, Castres and Racing.
The Sharks scored nine unanswered tries to claim a 53-0 bonus-point win over the EP Kings in Durban on Saturday.
Saracens ground out a 27-12 win over bitter rivals the Northampton Saints, while there were also victories for Gloucester, Exeter and Bath in the English Premiership.
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Nizaam Carr will make his first Currie Cup appearance for Western Province this season against the Pumas at Newlands on Saturday.
Tomás Cubelli will start at scrumhalf in one of four changes to the Argentina starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Australia in Perth.
Assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks have a few strengths they want to use in Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Christchurch.