Super Rugby

The latest news and videos from the southern-hemisphere tournament involving teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan

Vermeulen leads Stormers into battle

Duane Vermeulen will once again skipper the Stormers in the absence of Schalk Burger at Kings Park on Saturday.

The Sharks have made just one change for their Super Rugby match against the Stormers in Durban.

Zac Guildford's contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union has been terminated.

Pat McCabe and Clyde Rathbone will start for the Brumbies against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.

Ihaia West will make his first Super Rugby start when the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park this Saturday.

Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf for the Chiefs against the Waratahs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Victor Matfield will watch on from the stands as the Bulls take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Courtnall Skosan will start on the right wing for the Lions' Super Rugby match against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Michael Cheika has named an unchanged team for the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday.

The Crusaders have made one change for their Super Rugby match against the Force in Christchurch on Friday, with Kieran Read back at No 8.