Blues must improve set piece
The Blues need to rectify their malfunctioning set piece if they are to get the better of the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Blues need to rectify their malfunctioning set piece if they are to get the better of the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Brumbies should claim a convincing bonus-point win against the Force in Perth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
The Rebels can take advantage of a Reds team in complete disarray in Melbourne on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
The Stormers have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday's match against the Sharks at Newlands.
The Sharks have named an unchanged match 23 for Saturday's coastal derby against the Stormers at Newlands.
Jaco van der Walt will start at fullback in one of five changes to the Lions team facing the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.
Niel Marais will start at flyhalf in one of seven changes to the starting XV for the Cheetahs' match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.
Coach Dave Rennie has revamped his pack ahead of the Chiefs' clash against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
The former Bok flank is back with the Sharks after a stint with the Kubota Spears.
New Sharks recruit Willie le Roux says they are expecting to face another considerable defensive challenge against the Stormers this Saturday.