Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

Preview: Ireland vs Italy

Ireland will be aiming for a big win against a Sergio Parisse-less Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

Van Dyk in for Oosthuizen

Maks van Dyk will start at tighthead prop for the Cheetahs against the Reds in Brisbane on Friday after Coenie Oosthuizen was ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a neck injury.

Sharks unchanged again

Sharks director of rugby Jake White has stuck with the team that beat the Bulls and Hurricanes for their match against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.

Saffas back for Force

South African duo Wilhelm Steenkamp and Sias Ebersohn have returned to the Force starting line-up for their match against the Rebels in Perth on Saturday.

Claassen on French bench

South African loose forward Antoine Claassen has been named among the substitutes for France's match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Blues pick All Blacks front row

Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock will make their first Vodacom Super Rugby starts of the season for the Blues in Saturday's clash with the Bulls at Loftus.

Dagg wings it for Saders

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's clash against the Stormers in Christchurch.