Crusaders chase bonus-point win
The Crusaders should cruise to victory against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Crusaders should cruise to victory against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Chiefs will aim to strengthen their position at the top of the Australasian group when they take on the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Sunwolves No 8 Ed Quirk and winger Akihito Yamada will pose the biggest threat to the Brumbies' defence in Canberra on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Rebels will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they meet the Force in Melbourne on Sunday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Marnitz Boshoff has replaced the injured Elton Jantjies in one of seven changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Bulls at Loftus.
Daniel du Plessis will start at outside centre for the Stormers against the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday.
Tian Meyer will start at scrumhalf in the solitary change to the Cheetahs' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Stormers at Newlands.
Talented twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez, as well as flyhalf Garth April, have signed contract extensions to remain at the Sharks until the end of 2018.
Bjorn Basson will start on the left wing in a solitary change to the Bulls' starting lineup for Saturday's clash with the Lions at Loftus.
Wandile Mjekevu will start for the Kings in Friday's clash with the Jaguares in Port Elizabeth.