Crusaders burst Blues’ bubble
The Crusaders cruised to a 28-13 victory over the Blues in Christchurch on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Crusaders cruised to a 28-13 victory over the Blues in Christchurch on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Gary Gold says the Jaguares are the ‘real deal’ and that the Sharks will be preparing for Saturday’s clash in Durban as if it were a Test match, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coach Robbie Fleck says the Stormers have focused on fine-tuning their tactical kicking and attacking game ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Mark Keohane and The Money Man make their picks for the matches involving South African teams.
Robert du Preez's goal-kicking and game management will be key when the Stormers face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Sharks need Willie le Roux to be at his decision-making best when they take on the Jaguares in what should be a free-flowing game in Durban on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Lions' kicking game and defence will be under scrutiny when they front the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Bulls' forwards will have to lay the foundation in order to claim what should be a comfortable victory over the Rebels at Loftus on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The midfield battle could go some way in determining the outcome of Saturday’s clash between the Highlanders and Hurricanes in Dunedin, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The forwards battle between the Brumbies and Waratahs could determine the outcome of Saturday's match in Canberra, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.