SA Rugby magazine

Pietersen must rediscover touch

The Cheetahs will need Joe Pietersen to execute accurately if they're to prevent another drubbing in Hamilton on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Paul Roos face Affies in the first Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match of the season in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has made four changes, all of them up front, for Saturday's match against the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld.

Schalk Burger will start at flank, while Juan de Jongh will captain the Stormers against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

Jean Deysel will lead the Sharks against the Force in Durban on Saturday, with Frans Steyn starting at flyhalf.

Richie McCaw will return for the Crusaders, while Dan Carter will start at No 10 against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Former Stormers fullback Joe Pietersen made an instant impact at flyhalf for the Cheetahs, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Before you make your SuperBru picks for this weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team's predictions.

Willie le Roux and Coenie Oosthuizen will not play for the Cheetahs against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Cobus Reinach, Marcell Coetzee and Pat Lambie are expected to be rested for the Sharks' Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Force on Saturday.