Vermeulen out to beat the best
Duane Vermeulen says he's looking forward to the challenge posed by All Blacks eighthman and current IRB Player of the Year Kieran Read.
Boks need Pollard to fire
The goal-kicking and game management of Handré Pollard will need to be on point for the Springboks to beat the All Blacks in Wellington, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Polota-Nau bolsters Wallabies pack
Tatafu Polota-Nau's return from injury is a timely boost for Australia ahead of their match against Argentina on the Gold Coast, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Currie Cup preview (Round 6)
Western Province will want to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they travel to Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Backline reshuffle for Lions
The Golden Lions have made eight changes, including a number of positional switches, for their match against Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Cruden back for Bok clash
Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf in one of three changes to the All Blacks side to face the Springboks in Wellington.
Montero in as Pumas change three
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has made three changes to his starting lineup for the match against Australia on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Pollard replaces Steyn
Handré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, with Jean de Villiers winning his 100th Test cap.
Esterhuizen set for Sharks debut
André Esterhuizen has been included in the Sharks starting lineup in one of seven changes to the side to face the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Griquas keep winning formula
Griquas coach Hawies Fourie has named an unchanged team for the match against the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday.
