Super Rugby preview (Round 5, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round five, including the battle between the Lions and Rebels in Johannesburg.

Super Rugby preview (Round 5, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round five, including the Stormers-Jaguares battle at Newlands.

Orie boost for Lions

The inclusion of lock Marvin Orie is one of four changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their match against the Rebels at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Koroibete out, Hodge in for Rebels

Rebels coach Dave Wessels has made five changes to his side ahead of their game against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Zondagh: Bulls to cut 100 players

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Alan Zondagh says the union is looking for ways to offload junior players after SA Rugby scrapped its U19 competition.

Kearney returns to Ireland XV

Rob Kearney will start at fullback in one of three changes to Ireland’s lineup for Saturday’s match against Wales in Cardiff.

Italy change five for France

Flanker Jake Polledri will start in one of five changes to the Italy lineup that will face France in Rome on Saturday.

Maitland, McGuigan bolster Scotland

Sean Maitland will start at fullback in one of six changes to the Scotland lineup to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.

England bring back Nowell

Jack Nowell will start for England in one of four changes for their crucial Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Willemse back in France XV

Paul Willemse has returned to the France starting lineup in one of six changes for Saturday’s match against Italy in Rome.