Lealiifano must spark Brumbies backs

New flyhalf Christian Lealiifano has to get the Brumbies backline going against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Lethal Naholo to nail Blues

Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo will test the Blues' defence in Dunedin on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Waratahs should be wary of Savea

Containing Julian Savea and the rest of the Hurricanes backline will be the Waratahs' greatest challenge in Wellington on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Crusaders must halt SBW

Sonny Bill Williams will be looking to land another damaging blow to his former side's play-off hopes in Christchurch on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Bulls bolstered by returning Boks

Flip van der Merwe will make his first start of the season in one of five changes to the Vodacom Bulls' pack for the match against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Reds call on O’Connor, Horwill

James O'Connor and James Horwill are back in the Reds XV for Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.