Du Preez out for six months

The Springboks have been dealt a further blow with news that injured scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will be sidelined for the rest of the 2014 season.

Who will win the Duel of the Week?

Burger will bully Bulls

Schalk Burger will lead the physical charge when the Stormers host the Bulls at Newlands this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coleman vs Pollard

The two young flyhalves will have game-shaping roles to play for their respective teams in Saturday's grudge match at Newlands, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Carter to put boot into Blues

Dan Carter's all-round brilliance will secure a win this Saturday and edge the Crusaders closer to the Kiwi conference title, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls back Pollard at 10

Handré Pollard has been reinstated in the Bulls starting line-up for this Saturday's clash against the Stormers at Newlands.

Burger back to lead Stormers

Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers against the Bulls this Saturday, while Springbok Sevens star Seabelo Senatla is in line to make his Super Rugby debut.

Van Aswegen to start for Kings

Gary van Aswegen will start for the EP Kings in a Currie Cup pre-season friendly against the Sharks XV on Friday.

Cheetahs lose Brüssow

The Cheetahs have been dealt a big blow with news that Heinrich Brüssow will not be available for the derby against the Sharks.

Bonus or bust for Sharks

The Sharks need to win well in Bloemfontein this Saturday to keep their dream of topping the combined Vodacom Super Rugby table alive, writes JON CARDINELLI.