Lions to bounce back

The Lions will have a serious point to prove when they come up against the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks must outmuscle Jaguares

Another accurate effort on defence and at the breakdown should see the Sharks secure an important win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers defence must front

An improved performance on defence will boost the Stormers' chances of claiming a bonus-point win against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls forwards need to fire

The Bulls pack will have a point to prove when the Pretoria side battles the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Cheetahs pack must stand up

The return of the Cheetahs' first-choice front row should stabilise their scrum against the Kings in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Naholo sets sights on Saders

Waisake Naholo will be looking for another match-winning performance against the Crusaders in Dunedin on Friday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Canes face test of depth

A weakened Hurricanes side will take on the Reds in Wellington on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Rebels brace for set-piece battle

The Rebels will have to withstand a physical onslaught from the Brumbies during Friday's Australian derby in Melbourne, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Triple boost for Lions

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been cleared to face the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday, while Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys return to the starting XV.

Scarra to start for Stormers

The Stormers have made several changes to their starting XV for Saturday's clash against the Sunwolves in Singapore.