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Dagg the danger for Highlanders

It may not have been a vintage season for Israel Dagg or the Crusaders, but both will trouble the Highlanders on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Rob Horne showed last week against the Lions just what a dangerous runner he can be, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Stephan Lewies will have an important role to play at the lineout when the Sharks battle the Blues, writes JON CARDINELLI.

James Horwill will face a misconduct hearing for his comments made following the Reds' defeat to the Rebels.

The Chiefs have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's clash with the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Israel Dagg returns to fullback in one of six changes to the Crusaders' starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.

The Waratahs have made two changes for their showdown with the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Coach Naka Drotské has named an unchanged starting XV for the Cheetahs' match against the Stormers on Saturday.

The Blues have made four changes to their starting line-up for their crunch clash with the Sharks in North Harbour on Friday.

Sharks flank Jean Deysel has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off for stamping on the head of Crusaders flank Jordan Taufua.