Landers to lend Lions a hand
The Highlanders could do themselves and the Lions a big favour by beating the Chiefs in Dunedin on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Blues can bury Tahs
The Waratahs have to beat the Blues in Auckland on Friday to stand any chance of qualifying for the playoffs, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Brumbies eye conference title
The Brumbies may have to beat the Force in Canberra on Saturday to qualify for the quarter-finals, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Little to play for in Aussie derby
The Reds will host the Rebels in a dead-rubber match in Brisbane on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Stormers rotate ahead of playoffs
The Stormers have made six changes to their starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Kings at Newlands.
Sharks forced to fast-track Lambie
Pat Lambie has been rushed into the Sharks' match 23 for Friday's game in order to be eligible for the playoffs a week later.
Mohoje to lead Cheetahs
Oupa Mohoje will captain the Cheetahs against the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday after Francois Venter was ruled out.
Human at 10 for Kings
Dewald Human will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the Kings' starting XV for Saturday's match against the Stormers in Cape Town.
JP skippers Sharks
JP Pietersen will captain a Sharks side that shows six changes for Friday's encounter with the Sunwolves in Durban.
Schoeman at 10 for Bulls
Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf for the Bulls in this Saturday's clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
