Super Rugby preview (Round 8, Part 1)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the first four Vodacom Super Rugby matches of round eight, which include games involving the Stormers, Lions and Sharks.

Swys has unfinished business

Coach Swys de Bruin says he chose to extend his contract with the Lions because he believes in the future of the franchise.

Vermeulen leads much-changed Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have made six changes and a positional switch for Saturday’s match against the Jaguares in Pretoria.

Chiliboy’s B-sample returns positive test

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has confirmed that Chiliboy Ralepelle’s B-sample has revealed the presence of the banned substance Zeranol. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Stormers expect physical Reds onslaught

Robbie Fleck believes the Reds will look to disrupt the Stormers in Brisbane on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Terblanche clarifies judicial process

Judicial officer Stefan Terblanche says it’s crucial to understand the sanctioning regulations applied to incidents such as the one involving Schalk Brits and Akker van der Merwe. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Injury-hit Stormers overhaul pack

Coach Robbie Fleck has made seven changes to the Stormers’ starting lineup to face the Reds in Brisbane on Friday.

Davids out for Blitzboks

Zain Davids has had to withdraw from the Blitzboks squad for this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens because of a shoulder injury.

Watch: Lions press conference

Lions captain Malcolm Marx, coach Swys de Bruin and centre Lionel Mapoe address the media ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Friday.

Bosch in for Fassi

Curwin Bosch has been named at fullback in one of two changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup to face the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday.