Carter at 12 for Crusaders
Dan Carter, Kieran Read, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo have all returned to the Crusaders' starting line-up for their match against the Blues in Christchurch.
Battered Reds change three
Reds centre Samu Kerevi will make his run-on debut against the Force in Perth on Saturday.
Kenya on verge of history
Kenya are one step away from 2015 World Cup qualification after defeating Madagascar 34-0 in Antananarivo.
Chiefs change seven
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has wielded the axe ahead of their match against the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Friday.
Du Preez out for at least three months
Fourie du Preez will miss the entire Rugby Championship following an ankle injury sustained against Scotland.
Van Aswegen to start for Kings
Gary van Aswegen will start for the EP Kings in a Currie Cup pre-season friendly against the Sharks XV on Friday.
Cheetahs lose Brüssow
The Cheetahs have been dealt a big blow with news that Heinrich Brüssow will not be available for the derby against the Sharks.
Tahs turn to Hoiles
Stephen Hoiles has replaced injured skipper Dave Dennis for the Waratahs' clash with the Highlanders in Sydney.
Kenya shock Namibia
Kenya took a big step towards qualifying for their first-ever World Cup with a 29-22 victory over Namibia in Madagascar.
Griquas march on
Griquas thumped the Griffons 43-24 in their fourth round Currie Cup Premier Division qualifier, while there were also wins for SWD and the Valke.
