Hooper to ignite Waratahs

Openside flank Michael Hooper can get the Waratahs over the line when they face the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Ebersohn must find kicking rader

Flyhalf Sias Ebersohn will need to be on target with his goal-kicking if the Force are to beat the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Stormers change one

Jurie van Vuuren, the 21-year-old lock, will start for the Stormers against the Blues at Newlands on Saturday. 

Highlanders start Saffa prop

Ross Geldenhuys will make his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders against the Crusaders in Dunedin.

Force pick Van Wyk

Francois van Wyk will earn his first Vodacom Super Rugby start for the Force against the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

O’Connor at 10 for Reds

James O'Connor will make his debut for the Reds at flyhalf against the Force in Brisbane on Saturday.

Burgess to start for Rebels

The Rebels have made two changes to their match-day squad to face the Waratahs in Melbourne on Friday.

Brumbies rejig loose forward trio

Ita Vaea will make his long-awaited return from a heart defect when the Brumbies play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

Blackadder recalls Dagg

Israel Dagg will start at fullback in one of five changes to the Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Blues shuffle for Stormers

The Blues have named Charles Piutau at fullback for their clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.