All Blacks trio back for Sharks clash
Ben Smith, Malakai Fekitoa and Aaron Smith have returned to the Highlanders lineup for Friday's match in Dunedin.
Chiefs rotate as Retallick ruled out
Brodie Retallick has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a left shoulder injury.
Todd gets Saders No 7 jersey
Matt Todd will start at openside flank for the Crusaders against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
Coles makes early return
Dane Coles has been named on the Hurricanes bench for their match against the Crusaders on Saturday.
Blues welcome back All Blacks
Jerome Kaino and Charles Piutau will start for the Blues against the Force in Auckland on Saturday.
Brumbies change two
Sam Carter and Ben Alexander will start for the Brumbies against the Waratahs in Canberra on Friday.
SA-born scrumhalf starts for Force
Ryan Louwrens will make his Vodacom Super Rugby run-on debut when the Force face the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.
Rebels tweak pack
Flank Jordy Reid will earn his first start of the season for the Rebels when they host the Chiefs in Melbourne on Saturday.
Tahs bulk up for Brumbies
Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has recalled Wycliff Palu for the crucial clash with the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.
Highlights: Super Rugby (Round 11)
The Lions held off the Cheetahs at Ellis Park, while the Stormers edged the Bulls at Newlands.
