Six Nations preview (Round 2)

France will be looking to spring a surprise when they visit the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Du Toit back for Sharks

Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the second row for the Sharks against the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday.

Lamont back for Scotland

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made two enforced changes to his starting lineup for the match against Wales at Murrayfield on Sunday.

England unchanged for Italy

England have stuck with the same side that defeated Wales for the match against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sexton at 10 for Ireland

Johnny Sexton will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the Ireland side to face France in Dublin on Saturday.

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.

Lions possess ‘the next Bismarck’

Johan Ackermann believes new Lions hooker Malcolm Marx can become the next Bismarck du Plessis.

Burger up for coveted award

Springbok flank Schalk Burger has been nominated for the 2015 Laureus World Comeback of the Year award.

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.