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

Ebersohn at 10 for Force

Sias Ebersohn will make a return to the Force starting XV for the match against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Dagg back, McCaw rested

The Crusaders have made four changes to their starting XV to face the Cheetahs in Christchurch on Saturday.

Waratahs lose Polota-Nau

Hooker Tolu Latu will start for the Waratahs in their Aussie derby against the Brumbies in Sydney on Sunday.

Rebels draft in rookie

Jonah Placid will make his debut at fullback when the Rebels face the Lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

Crusaders scrum illegal?

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says he's not sure whether the Crusaders scrummed within the laws of the game against the Lions.

Hurricanes call on Jane

Cory Jane comes in on the wing in one of four changes to the Hurricanes side to face the Highlanders on Friday.

Boshoff back for Lions

Marnitz Boshoff will start at flyhalf with Elton Jantjies shifting to inside centre for the Lions' Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

SBW a doubt for Chiefs

Chiefs centre Sonny Bill Williams has been suffering with headaches and looks unlikely to feature against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.