Force start Saffa flank

Brynard Stander will make his first start of the season for the Force against the Hurricanes in Perth on Friday.

Moore to lead Brumbies into battle

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore returns to captain the Brumbies against the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.

Cheetahs call on Cornal

Cornal Hendricks will start on the wing in one of two changes to the Cheetahs side for the match against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Change at 10 for Scots

Peter Horne will replace the suspended Finn Russell in one of four changes to the Scotland side to face Italy in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Parra earns France recall

Morgan Parra returns for France in one of five changes to the side for the Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday.

‘Lambie controlled game superbly’

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, takes a stats-based look at the performances of South Africa's franchises in round two of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Du Toit ready to step up

Former Springbok lock Albert van den Berg believes Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Sharks have the edge going into Saturday's clash with the Vodacom Bulls. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Coles to lead Canes

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will make his captaincy debut for the Hurricanes when they face the Force in Perth.

Sharks wary of Bulls backlash

Sharks assistant coach Paul Anthony on the win over the Lions and what they're expecting from the Bulls on Saturday.

Coetzee’s selection quandary

The loss of Rynhardt Elstadt has affected the balance of the Stormers pack ahead of their match against the Lions at Ellis Park. BRENTON CHELIN reports.