Butch: Barrett has got to play at 10
Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James finds it ‘very strange’ that Beauden Barrett continues to play at fullback for both the Blues and All Blacks.
Superbru: Expect home domination
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the third round of Super Rugby Aotearoa and they point to victories for the home sides.
Highlanders swap two for Blues clash
The selection of Scott Gregory and Ngane Puniva are the only changes to the Highlanders lineup for Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Blues in Auckland.
England centre on Blues bench
The inclusion of Joe Marchant is the only change to the Blues’ match-day squad for their third-round Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Highlanders in Auckland on Saturday.
Super Rugby Aotearoa teams (Round 3)
Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for the third round of Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.
Watch: Aaron Cruden – Player Cam
After focusing on Beauden Barrett in week one, the ‘Sky Sport Player Cam’ – which offers fans a unique perspective of the game – honed in on Chiefs playmaker Aaron Cruden in round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Kiwi teams seek breakdown consistency
The Blues and Highlanders have called on referees to be more consistent in their policing of the breakdown in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Watch: Mark Telea – Blues rookie sensation
Blues wing Mark Telea – who is half South African, half Samoan – chats about his rugby background, playing style and debut season in Super Rugby.
Rennie open to let Wallabies play for NZ teams
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says he would be open to picking players from outside Australia if they were playing in Super Rugby.
Highlights: Chiefs vs Blues
The in-form Blues ended a nine-year drought in Hamilton with a hard-fought win over the Chiefs in tough conditions on Saturday.
