Super Rugby preview (Round 1, Part 1)
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the Super Rugby matches on Thursday and Friday, including the Sharks' clash in Brisbane.
Marais starts for Stormers
SP Marais has been selected at fullback in the DHL Stormers' Super Rugby opener against his former team, the Bulls, at Newlands on Saturday.
Eight Boks start for Lions
Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named eight Test players and one Super Rugby debutant in his match 23 for Saturday's game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Lood set for Bulls debut
New Bulls recruit Lood de Jager will start against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
Cronjé at 10 for Kings
Kings coach Deon Davids has picked Lionel Cronjé at flyhalf for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Jaguares in Port Elizabeth.
England change halfbacks for Italy
England coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his starting lineup for Sunday's Six Nations Test against Italy at Twickenham.
Sexton returns for Ireland
Johnny Sexton has regained the No 10 jersey for Ireland's Six Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday.
Should Georgia be added to the Six Nations?
How many of the Sharks’ first three matches, all against Aussie sides, will they win?
Sharks on a new path
The Sharks’ backline selection for their Super Rugby opener against the Reds boasts the balance to embrace a more ambitious brand of rugby this season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
