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

Pollard sidelined until June

Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard injured his right ankle during training on Thursday morning and is expected to be out of action for eight to 10 weeks.

Sharks tweak backline

Rhyno Smith will start at fullback as one of two changes to the Sharks' team for Saturday's match against the Rebels at Kings Park.

Eben to lead Stormers

Eben Etzebeth will captain the Stormers against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Four changes for Lions

Corné Fourie, Akker van der Merwe and Johannes Jonker will form a new-look front row for the Lions in Friday's clash against the Jaguares at Ellis Park.

Bok centre to leave Bulls

Jan Serfontein is set to further his career overseas after turning down a deal with the Bulls and SA Rugby.

Mjekevu starts for Kings

The Kings have made four changes and one positional switch for Friday's clash against the Waratahs in Sydney.