Stormers rest big guns

Nizaam Carr will skipper a second-string Stormers side against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. 

Strauss back for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have made four changes for their match against the Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday.

Barrett injured, Nonu rested

Beauden Barrett will miss the Hurricanes' match against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday because of a calf strain.

Sonny Bill back in business

Sonny Bill Williams has returned to the Chiefs side for Saturday's match against the Hurricanes in New Plymouth.

Kuridrani wings it for Reds

Chris Kuridrani has returned to the Reds' starting lineup for their clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Waratahs change two for Reds

Will Skelton has returned to the Waratahs' starting XV for the clash against the Reds in Sydney on Saturday.

Read returns for Crusaders

Kieran Read is back in the Crusaders starting XV for their match against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.

Force tweak pack for Rebels

The Force have made three changes to their starting XV for their match against the Rebels in Melbourne.