Barrett boots Canes to victory
The Hurricanes claimed a fairly forgettable 25-15 win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
The Hurricanes claimed a fairly forgettable 25-15 win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
Two tries from prop Ben Tameifuna helped the Chiefs to a 32-20 victory over the Blues in New Plymouth on Friday.
Will Genia will need to rediscover his former-glories if the Reds are to get anything out of their match with the Crusaders in Brisbane on Sunday.
It will be a case of men versus boys when a Victor Matfield-inspired Bulls side target the Stormers' lineout at Loftus Versfeld.
Cheetahs flyhalf Johan Goosen will be aiming for a convincing display against the Force in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Frans Steyn's goal-kicking should earn the Sharks a narrow but important win in Canberra this Saturday.
Marnitz Boshoff must maintain his excellent goal-kicking form if the Lions are to beat the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Beauden Barrett will need to be at his best if the Hurricanes are to pick up a first win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
Blues fullback Charles Piutau will be looking to stake his claim for the All Blacks No 15 jersey when the Blues face the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday.
Director of rugby Jake White has made three changes to the Sharks starting XV as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.