Six Nations preview (Round 5)

The Six Nations will come to a thrilling conclusion with four sides still in the running for the title, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Bulls shuffle pack

Victor Matfield will start on the bench in one of three changes to the Vodacom Bulls team to face the Force in Pretoria.

Wentzel in for Du Toit

The Sharks have made only one injury-enforced change for their crucial clash with the Chiefs in Durban on Saturday.

Ebersohn at 10 for Force

Sias Ebersohn will make a return to the Force starting XV for the match against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Rebels draft in rookie

Jonah Placid will make his debut at fullback when the Rebels face the Lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

Healy makes Irish return

Cian Healy will make his first start of the Six Nations when Ireland face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Flyhalf change for France

Jules Plisson will start at flyhalf for France in their final Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Scots change two for Irish

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made two changes, both to the forward pack, ahead of the match against Ireland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Franchises have final say

South African teams will decide when to rest their players during the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, despite guidelines by Saru.

Crusaders scrum illegal?

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says he's not sure whether the Crusaders scrummed within the laws of the game against the Lions.