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Lions ring the changes

Prop Ruan Dreyer will start in one of six changes to the Golden Lions lineup that will take on Western Province in Johannesburg on Friday.

New injury setbacks for Bulls

Duncan Matthews has been ruled out of action for up to a month with a knee injury sustained against the Lions last week.

Montpellier snap losing run

Demetri Catrakilis kicked 17 points to guide Montpellier to a 32-15 victory over Bordeaux in the French Top 14, while there were also wins for Lyon, La Rochelle, Pau and Brive.

Schalk scores on Sarries debut

Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 35-3 win over the Worcester Warriors, while there were also victories for Bath, Harlequins, Newcastle and Leicester.