Simmons returns for Reds
The Reds have made two changes to their pack for Saturday's clash against the Stormers at Newlands.
The Reds have made two changes to their pack for Saturday's clash against the Stormers at Newlands.
The Lions have suffered a significant blow after fullback Andries Coetzee suffered an injury in training that is set to rule him out of action for six to eight weeks.
The Sharks will be targeting a fast start against a Highlanders side that is set to present a considerable kicking challenge on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Garth April will start at 10 and JP Pietersen at 13 when the Sharks take on the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has named an unchanged starting lineup for Friday's clash against the Rebels in Melbourne.
Former Kings player Sylvian Mahuza has joined the Lions.
Rebels coach Tony McGahan has selected a young backline to take on the Cheetahs in Melbourne on Friday.
Ben Smith has recovered from a concussion to be named in the Highlanders starting lineup for Friday's clash with the Sharks.
John Plumtree has extended his contract with the Hurricanes as assistant coach until at least the end of the 2018 season.
Edgar Marutlulle and Sti Sithole have been ruled out of the Kings' match against the Lions in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.