Folau to flay Stormers defence
Israel Folau and company will be too strong for the shaky Stormers defence when the Waratahs host the Cape side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Sarel’s service crucial for Cheetahs
Cheetahs flyhalf Joe Pietersen will benefit from having the experienced Sarel Pretorius back on his inside against the Force in Perth, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Fijian wings to light up Christchurch
Nemani Nadolo and Waisake Naholo will collide when the Crusaders host the Highlanders on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Pocock could cause Blues more pain
The Brumbies will be hoping for another good outing from David Pocock against the Blues in Auckland on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Flip returns, Strauss rested
The Vodacom Bulls have made two changes to their starting XV for the match against the Reds at Loftus on Saturday.
De Jongh assumes Stormers captaincy
Juan de Jongh has recovered from injury to lead the Stormers against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
Wentzel to lead Sharks
Marco Wentzel will lead a Sharks side featuring a number of changes for the match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Reds recall Hunt for Loftus clash
Karmichael Hunt will start at fullback in one of six changes to the Reds team to face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
Same again for Highlanders
The Highlanders have named an unchanged side to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.
Haylett-Petty at fullback for Force
Force coach Michael Foley has made just one change to his starting XV for their clash with the Cheetahs in Perth on Saturday.
