Van Dyk in for Oosthuizen

Maks van Dyk will start at tighthead prop for the Cheetahs against the Reds in Brisbane on Friday after Coenie Oosthuizen was ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a neck injury.

Sharks unchanged again

Sharks director of rugby Jake White has stuck with the team that beat the Bulls and Hurricanes for their match against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.

Stegmann boost for Bulls

Deon Stegmann will make his first start of the season when the Vodacom Bulls tackle the Blues at Loftus on Saturday.

Stegmann back for Bulls

Bulls flanker Deon Stegmann will be available for the clash against the Blues at Loftus on Saturday after overcoming a groin strain picked up in January.