Double blow for Chiefs

Sonny Bill Williams and James Lowe being ruled out of the Chiefs showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Lions restore regular halfbacks

Faf de Klerk and Elton Jantjies have been recalled to the starting XV for the Lions' clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.

Sharks unchanged for Tahs

The Sharks have named an unchanged team for Saturday's match against the Waratahs in Sydney.

Potgieter blow for Tahs

Waratahs flank Stephen Hoiles will replace Jacques Potgieter for the match against the Sharks in Sydney on Saturday.

League convert starts for Highlanders

The Highlanders have made three changes for Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

All Blacks duo back for Canes

TJ Perenara and Julian Savea have returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup for Saturday's New Zealand derby against the Chiefs in Wellington.

Chiefs change three

Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the Chiefs against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Test players boost Rebels

Tamati Ellison and Sean McMahon have returned to the Rebels starting XV to face the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Sharks must bolster defence

The Sharks need to maximise their set-piece strengths and improve their defence if they are to snap a five-game losing streak in Sydney this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Spies back to lead Bulls

Pierre Spies will lead the Vodacom Bulls out at Eden Park ahead of their match against the Blues on Friday.