Spies up for the challenge
Pierre Spies says having to compete with Duane Vermeulen for the Springbok No 8 jersey will bring the best out of him.
Pierre Spies says having to compete with Duane Vermeulen for the Springbok No 8 jersey will bring the best out of him.
Ross Geldenhuys will start at tighthead prop for the Highlanders in their pre-season match against the Crusaders in Timaru.
Force wing Nick Cummins will miss the early part of the Vodacom Super Rugby season after having minor surgery on his ankle.
Wallabies back Israel Folau is hoping to make a shift to outside centre during the Vodacom Super Rugby season.
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Matt Todd will captain the Crusaders in their first pre-season match against the Highlanders in Timaru on Friday.
SuperSport says the the numbers have aligned for what promises to be a great tournament.
SARugbymag.co.za's panel of experts on who will win the SA Vodacom Super Rugby conference and the key players in each franchise.
The former Wallabies lock says while the All Blacks will be the best team going into the global showpiece, he's not so sure they'll win it.