Stormers must stop Barrett
The Stormers will lose to the Hurricanes if they don't win the forward battle and limit the attacking space of flyhalf Beauden Barrett, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Lowe to take Chiefs high
James Lowe will be a key man when the Chiefs look to bag a bonus-point victory against the hapless Blues in Hamilton, writes JON CARDINELLI.
McMahon will rattle Reds
The Reds will need to contain Rebels flank Sean McMahon in their quest to claim an away victory in Melbourne on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Sharks welcome back Boks
Marcell Coetzee, Cobus Reinach and Pat Lambie have returned to the Sharks starting lineup for their match against the Crusaders at Kings Park on Saturday.
Genia off to France
Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia will join Stade Français after the World Cup on a three-year deal.
Gibson to take charge at Tahs
Daryl Gibson will replace Michael Cheika as Waratahs head coach at the end of the 2015 season.
Slade at flyhalf against Sharks
The Crusaders have made seven changes to their starting lineup to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Speight shifts to centre
Henry Speight will wear the Brumbies No 13 jersey against the Cheetahs in Canberra on Saturday.
Brodie back in business
Brodie Retallick has returned to the Chiefs starting lineup for their match against the Blues in Hamilton on Saturday.
Hunt makes Reds return
Karmichael Hunt has been named on the Reds bench for their match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
