Super Rugby preview (Round 5, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round five, including the battle between the Lions and Rebels in Johannesburg.

Super Rugby preview (Round 5, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round five, including the Stormers-Jaguares battle at Newlands.

Orie boost for Lions

The inclusion of lock Marvin Orie is one of four changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their match against the Rebels at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Koroibete out, Hodge in for Rebels

Rebels coach Dave Wessels has made five changes to his side ahead of their game against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Superbru: Lions or Rebels?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby and Six Nations matches.

Zondagh: Bulls to cut 100 players

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Alan Zondagh says the union is looking for ways to offload junior players after SA Rugby scrapped its U19 competition.

Kearney returns to Ireland XV

Rob Kearney will start at fullback in one of three changes to Ireland’s lineup for Saturday’s match against Wales in Cardiff.

Watch: Zondagh talks Bulls contracting

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Alan Zondagh talks about their contracting system and having to cut up to 100 players.

Italy change five for France

Flanker Jake Polledri will start in one of five changes to the Italy lineup that will face France in Rome on Saturday.

Maitland, McGuigan bolster Scotland

Sean Maitland will start at fullback in one of six changes to the Scotland lineup to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.