Lions need Kriel to fire
Jaco Kriel will have to be at his best if the Lions are to get anything out of their match against the Hurricanes in Joburg on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Potgieter to punish Force
Jacques Potgieter will be hoping to make another big impact for the Waratahs when they tackle the Force in Sydney on Sunday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
SBW to steamroll Blues
Sonny Bill Williams will mark his return to Vodacom Super Rugby with a game-shaping display in the New Zealand derby between the Blues and Chiefs, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Kuridrani to run rings around Reds
The Brumbies will beat the Reds in Canberra on Friday if Tevita Kuridrani has a blinder, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Saders need Carter to find form
The Crusaders will look to put poor pre-season results behind them with a win against the Rebels in Christchurch on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Six Nations preview (Round 2)
France will be looking to spring a surprise when they visit the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
De Allende boosts Stormers
Damian de Allende will start at inside centre for the Stormers' clash against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
Lamont back for Scotland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made two enforced changes to his starting lineup for the match against Wales at Murrayfield on Sunday.
England unchanged for Italy
England have stuck with the same side that defeated Wales for the match against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.
Sexton at 10 for Ireland
Johnny Sexton will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the Ireland side to face France in Dublin on Saturday.
