Flip returns, Strauss rested

The Vodacom Bulls have made two changes to their starting XV for the match against the Reds at Loftus on Saturday.

De Jongh assumes Stormers captaincy

Juan de Jongh has recovered from injury to lead the Stormers against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Wentzel to lead Sharks

Marco Wentzel will lead a Sharks side featuring a number of changes for the match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Reds recall Hunt for Loftus clash

Karmichael Hunt will start at fullback in one of six changes to the Reds team to face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Same again for Highlanders

The Highlanders have named an unchanged side to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Haylett-Petty at fullback for Force

Force coach Michael Foley has made just one change to his starting XV for their clash with the Cheetahs in Perth on Saturday.

Crusaders bench big guns

Dan Carter and Richie McCaw will start on the bench for the Crusaders' match against the Highlanders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Brumbies unchanged for Blues

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged side to face the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

Cheika, Peyper issued warning

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika and referee Jaco Peyper have been reprimanded by Sanzar after chatting during the Tahs' win over the Blues.

Lions tweak team for big derby

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has made four changes to his side to face the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.