Canes bank on Barrett
Beauden Barrett will need to be at his best if the Hurricanes are to pick up a first win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
Piutau to punish Chiefs
Blues fullback Charles Piutau will be looking to stake his claim for the All Blacks No 15 jersey when the Blues face the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday.
Reinach returns for Sharks
Director of rugby Jake White has made three changes to the Sharks starting XV as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.
Boshoff regains Lions No 10 jersey
Marnitz Boshoff is back at flyhalf for the Lions' match against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.
Saders change five for Reds
The Crusaders have made five changes for their match against the Reds in Brisbane on Sunday.
Blitzboks captain up for award
Kyle Brown has been listed as one of four nominees for the IRB Sevens World Player of the Year award.
Engelbrecht back for Bulls
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has made just one change to his side for their match against the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday.
Stormers go with youth
Schalk Burger will lead a young team into battle against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
Canes call on Ardie
The Hurricanes have made two changes for their match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
Chiefs change three, Blues one
Tighthead prop Ben Tameifuna has returned to the Chiefs front row for Friday's match against the Blues in Hamilton.
