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

Brumbies rejig loose forward trio

Ita Vaea will make his long-awaited return from a heart defect when the Brumbies play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

Blackadder recalls Dagg

Israel Dagg will start at fullback in one of five changes to the Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Blues shuffle for Stormers

The Blues have named Charles Piutau at fullback for their clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

‘Lions played too much rugby’

SARugbymag.co.za's panel of experts on what went wrong for the Lions and Sharks in round one and how they should approach their clash in Durban on Saturday.

Technical issues for Boshoff

Former Springbok flyhalf Braam van Straaten believes Marnitz Boshoff is struggling with some technical flaws in his kicking technique. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Nonu back for Canes

Ma'a Nonu will start at inside centre in one of three changes to the Hurricanes side to face the Bulls at Loftus on Friday.

All Blacks bolster Chiefs

Aaron Cruden will return at flyhalf in one of four changes to the Chiefs team to face the Brumbies in New Plymouth.

Waratahs stick to their guns

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged side for the match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.