The latest news and videos from the southern-hemisphere tournament involving teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan

Sharks wary of Jaguares threat

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.

Stormers must ‘be better’

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.

Du Preez needs to deliver

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.

Le Roux to spark Sharks

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.

Lions must neutralise McKenzie

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.

Bulls need set-piece improvement

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.

Centres hold key in Dunedin

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.