Alberts to hammer Reds

Willem Alberts and the Sharks forwards must play to their strengths for the Durban-based side to claim a consolatory win in Brisbane this Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls flankers hold key

The Vodacom Bulls' chances of bouncing back against the Chiefs in Rotorua have been improved with the promotion of Deon Stegmann and Jacques du Plessis, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions freshen things up

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has made several changes for the match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Cheetahs change four for Lions

Cornal Hendricks and Raymond Rhule will start for the Cheetahs against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Bulls shuffle pack for Chiefs

The Vodacom Bulls have made three changes, all of them up front, ahead of their clash with the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday.