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.
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.
Pierre Spies will lead the Vodacom Bulls out at Eden Park ahead of their match against the Blues on Friday.
Tian Meyer and Francois Brummer will start for the Cheetahs against the Highlanders in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Matt Toomua will start at inside centre for the Brumbies' clash with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina has been recalled to the Blues side to face the Vodacom Bulls at Eden Park on Friday.
Karmichael Hunt will start at 13 for the Reds in a new-look backline to face the Rebels in Brisbane on Friday.
Three coaches and three former players on whether there's a place for driving mauls in rugby and the Sharks' controversial disallowed try in Wellington.
Tank Lanning and Zelim Nel discuss whether the Lions will reach the play-offs and the controversy surrounding the driving maul.
The Lions must force the Brumbies to chase the game at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.