Sonny Bill at 12 for Chiefs
Sonny Bill Williams will play his first Vodacom Super Rugby match since 2012 for the Chiefs against the Blues on Saturday.
New skipper for Tahs
Dave Dennis returns from a lengthy injury lay-off to lead the Waratahs in their opening match against the Force on Sunday.
Former Reds start for Rebels
Mike Harris and Dom Shipperley will start for the Rebels against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Pocock, Moore back for Brumbies
David Pocock has been named captain for the Brumbies' season-opener against the Reds at Canberra Stadium on Friday.
Brache wings it for Force
Marcel Brache, formerly of Western Province, will wear the Force's No 11 jersey against the Waratahs in Sydney.
Strauss makes Bulls return
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss will make his first competitive appearance since re-signing for the Vodacom Bulls against the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday.
‘We want to play expansive game’
Sharks flank Marcell Coetzee talks to SARugbymag.co.za about their pre-season and Saturday's match against the Cheetahs at Kings Park.
Lions possess ‘the next Bismarck’
Johan Ackermann believes new Lions hooker Malcolm Marx can become the next Bismarck du Plessis.
Canes call on All Blacks
The Hurricanes have named all their fit and available All Blacks in their starting lineup for the match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday.
McCaw returns for Saders
Richie McCaw will make his first start of the 2015 season, although he won't lead the Crusaders against the Rebels in Christchurch on Friday.
