Five Kiwi forwards to watch

MARK KEOHANE looks at the big men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Burrell, Nowell set for England debuts

The uncapped duo of Luther Burrell and Jack Nowell have been named in the starting XV for England's Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.

Plisson gets starting role

Stade Français flyhalf Jules Plisson will earn his first Test cap when he starts for France against England in Paris.

Five SA backs to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Hogg back for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV and a further positional switch for their opening Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

Currie Cup revote postponed again

Saru's planned special general council meeting to be held in Cape Town on Friday has been postponed until 13 February.

Jones leads Wales into battle

Alun Wyn Jones will captain an experienced Wales side as they begin the defence of their Six Nations crown against Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.