Hodgson to halt Blues onslaught

Force captain Matt Hodgson will have an important role to play against the Blues in Perth on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Reds wary of Woodward

Outgoing Rebels fullback Jason Woodward will look to kick the Reds while they're down in Melbourne on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cruden to call the shots

Aaron Cruden may have been off-colour for the All Blacks, but he'll still be the key man for the Chiefs'‬ visit to Dunedin on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Five must-haves for Round 17

The Fantasy Rugby Scout on who you should have in your Super Rugby team this weekend.

Fouché off to Japan

Louis Fouché is the latest Bulls player to leave Loftus after signing a one-year deal with the Ricoh Black Rams.

Frisby to fill Genia’s boots

The Reds have made just one change to their side to face the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Lee banned for Flip headbutt

Wales prop Samson Lee has been banned for five weeks for a headbutt on Flip van der Merwe during the second Test against the Springboks in Nelspruit.

Pollard tipped to start

Handré Pollard could make his first start for the Springboks against Scotland in PE on Saturday.

Lewies in, Beast and Flip out

Stephan Lewies has been called up to the Springbok squad to face Scotland, while Tendai Mtawarira and Flip van der Merwe have been ruled out.

Tired Boks cause for concern

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has raised concerns about the freshness of a number of his players.