Kiwi player poll delivers surprising results

An anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby players has revealed the majority believe Beauden Barrett is the best player in the country.

Louw: There was a bigger picture in place

Francois Louw has opened up on his relationship with Siya Kolisi and the acceptance of playing a supporting role to the Springbok captain.

Saffas on duty for Force

Brynard Stander and Chris Heiberg have been named in the Force’s match-day 23 for what will be the team’s maiden Super Rugby AU game when they front the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Waratahs make solitary change

The inclusion of Wallaby back Karmichael Hunt is the only change to the Waratahs team for Saturday’s match-up with the Force in Sydney.

Reds stick with winning formula

Reds coach Brad Thorn has named an unchanged side for their Super Rugby AU clash with the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.

Hodge dropped from Rebels lineup

In the only change to the Rebels starting lineup, centre Reece Hodge has been relegated to the bench for their match against the Reds in Sydney on Friday.

Internal SA clash: The coastal team

With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, CRAIG LEWIS picks a coastal team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.

Crusaders call in All Blacks wings

All Blacks wing duo Sevu Reece and George Bridge will start for the Crusaders in their clash with the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday.

Blues make surprise switch

Harry Plummer will start at inside centre for the Blues in their top-of-the-table Aotearoa match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Marais offers view on Newlands deal

Western Province Rugby Football Union president Zelt Marais says the WPRFU takes exception to the insinuation that it acted without due consideration over the future of Newlands and the move to the Cape Town Stadium..