Read to lead All Blacks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that Kieran Read will succeed Richie McCaw as captain.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that Kieran Read will succeed Richie McCaw as captain.
Bernard Foley is in doubt for the Waratahs' opening Super Rugby match against the Reds after sustaining a shoulder injury in Friday's pre-season fixture.
Mark Hammett has returned to New Zealand following the death of his mother.
The Highlanders beat the Waratahs 40-35 in their pre-season match in Queenstown on Friday.
The Blues overturned a 12-point deficit to claim a 24-12 victory over the Chiefs in a warm-up match in Pukekohe on Friday.
The Hurricanes scored 12 tries in a 74-7 thrashing of the Crusaders in a pre-season game in Blenheim on Friday.
Scrumhalf Nic Stirzaker has been confirmed as captain of the Melbourne Rebels for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
The Rebels beat Samoa 85-0 in their pre-season match in Melbourne on Thursday.
Lions flank Jaco Kriel is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week.
All the warm-up matches leading up to the expanded 18-team tournament.