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

Folau eyes centre switch

Wallabies back Israel Folau is hoping to make a shift to outside centre during the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Crusaders keen to get going

Matt Todd will captain the Crusaders in their first pre-season match against the Highlanders in Timaru on Friday.

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SuperSport says the the numbers have aligned for what promises to be a great tournament.

Pocock back for Brumbies

Brumbies flanker David Pocock will make his return from injury in Friday's pre-season clash against the Force in Perth.

‘The opportunity felt right’

Sharks lock Mouritz Botha on being approached by Brendan Venter last year, who he's eager to play against in Vodacom Super Rugby, and the importance of a rotation system.

Bulls start new recruits

Trevor Nyakane and Lappies Labuschagne will start for the Bulls in Polokwane on Saturday, with Joe Pietersen at flyhalf for the Cheetahs.

Carr, Kolisi to miss first warm-up

Loose forwards Nizaam Carr and Siya Kolisi will not be available for the Stormers' pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles in George on Saturday.