Backline reshuffle for Lions

The Golden Lions have made eight changes, including a number of positional switches, for their match against Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Cruden back for Bok clash

Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the All Blacks side to face the Springboks in Wellington.

Barbieri bunny hop try

Leicester Tigers loose forward Robert Barbieri showed some unique skills to set up a try from the base of the scrum at the weekend.

Montero in as Pumas change three

Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has made three changes to his starting lineup for the match against Australia on the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Esterhuizen set for Sharks debut

André Esterhuizen has been included in the Sharks starting lineup in one of seven changes to the side to face the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Griquas keep winning formula

Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has named an unchanged team for the match against the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Elstadt cops three-week ban

Western Province loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt has received a three-week ban for an illegal entry into a ruck during the victory over the EP Kings.

Pumas call on Coenie

Coenie van Wyk will start at fullback in one of two changes to the Pumas side for the match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Carter suffers setback

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter may not recover in time to play any part in this year's Rugby Championship.

Polota-Nau makes Wallabies return

Tatafu Polota-Nau returns from injury in one of three changes to the Wallabies side to face Argentina on the Gold Coast.