Rebels finish strong
The Rebels finished their pre-season schedule with a come-from-behind 25-24 win over the Highlanders in Melbourne on Thursday.
Smith next to go
All Blacks centre and Hurricanes centre Conrad Smith will join French club Pau after the World Cup in England.
Hunt handed No 10 jersey
Karmichael Hunt will start at flyhalf in the Reds' final pre-season match against the Crusaders in Queensland on Friday.
All Blacks back for Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have named a strong starting line-up for their final pre-season game against the Blues on Friday.
Italy opt for experience
Jacques Brunel has named an experienced side as Italy look to put last year's winless campaign behind them against Ireland in Rome on Saturday.
Heaslip misses out
Jamie Heaslip has lost his fitness battle and will sit out Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Laidlaw to lead Scots into battle
Scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw will captain Scotland in their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.
Brüssow out of Cheetahs’ opener
Heinrich Brüssow will not play against the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban next Saturday.
Strong Sharks tackle Toulon
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has named his best possible side to face Toulon at the Stade Mayol on Thursday.
7 in 60 with Chris Dry
The Blitzbok answers World Rugby's questions ahead of the Wellington Sevens.
