Super Rugby

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Duane never backs down

Duane Vermeulen, who continues to impress as a player and a leader, is on the cover of this month's SA Rugby magazine.

In-form Hurricanes scrumhalf TJ Perenara will prove a constant menace for the Reds' shaky defence in Brisbane on Sunday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Bernard Foley will be expected to control the game for the Waratahs against the Rebels in Sydney on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

The Crusaders will be looking to Richie McCaw as well as several other All Blacks for a big performance against the Blues, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Tevita Kuridrani's return could be decisive when the Brumbies host the Highlanders in Canberra on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Sam Cane will look to dominate the breakdown when the Chiefs host the Force on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

JP Pietersen and Stephan Lewies have been named in the Sharks' 27-man squad for their Australasian tour.

Duane Vermeulen returns to the Stormers starting lineup in one of four changes to the side to face the Bulls at Newlands.

Piet van Zyl will start at scrumhalf for the Vodacom Bulls' crucial clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Props JP Smith and Ruan Smith will start for the Brumbies against the Highlanders in Canberra on Friday.