Super Rugby stats and facts (Round 14)

For the Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African teams in round 14.

Whitelock return boosts Crusaders

Sam Whitelock will captain the Crusaders on his return to the starting linuep in their clash against the Stormers in Newlands on Saturday.

Stormers set for litmus test

The Crusaders are the best team in Super Rugby because they beautifully combine skill and power with a lot of rugby intelligence, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Name and shame

The controversial subject of the Crusaders’ possible name change has to be addressed through thoughtful dialogue between the parties on either side of this issue, writes RYAN VREDE.

Crusaders’ second wave to consume Stormers?

The Stormers can’t afford to fade in the second stanza against a Crusaders side that specialises in late surges, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Neutral ref for Stormers-Saders clash

Australian Nic Berry will be in charge of the match between the Stormers and Crusaders at Newlands on Saturday.

‘Stormers need big defensive effort’

Stormers assistant coach Norman Laker says their defensive structures will be crucial when they face the Crusaders at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from round 12 of Vodacom Super Rugby.

SA teams need defensive intervention

South Africa’s best teams and players need to rethink their approach to defence sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Watch: Crusaders press conference

Coach Scott Robertson and captain Matt Todd address the media after the Crusaders’ 45-13 win against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Friday.