Superbru: Chiefs or Highlanders? Blues or Canes?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Savea to make injury comeback

Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea is set to play his first game in eight months after being named on the bench for their match against the Blues in Auckland on Sunday.

Barrett set for Blues debut at 15

Beauden Barrett has been selected at fullback for the Blues’ Aotearoa clash against the Hurricanes in Auckland on Saturday.

Kolisi: I am not scared to say when I am struggling

Springbok and Stormers captain Siya Kolisi has opened up about his leadership style and belief in deferring to other leaders in the squad.

Bumper crowds expected for Aotearoa openers

Crowds are expected to flock to Auckland and Dunedin with a combined total of over 60 000 fans anticipated for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Watch: Refs explain Aotearoa breakdown rules

New Zealand Rugby Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence and Kiwi referee Paul Williams explain the new breakdown rules that will be implemented during Super Rugby Aotearoa.

NZ & Aus Super Rugby fixtures

All the fixtures for the first five rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa as well as the new Australian Super Rugby tournament.

Cheetahs flank forced to retire

Cheetahs flank Gerhard Olivier has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect.

Watch: Rassie on success and failure

In this latest Rassie Erasmus team-talk clip in the lead-up to the World Cup final, the coach explains to the Springboks that the scoreboard is not always the sole indicator of success or failure.

Super Rugby Aotearoa teams (Round 1)

Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.