The latest news and videos from the southern-hemisphere tournament involving teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan

Rohan to honour late mother

Lions coach Swys de Bruin on Rohan Janse van Rensburg's decision to play on Saturday despite losing his mother this week.

Force comeback sinks Reds

Reds wing Eto Nabuli's hat-trick was in vain as his side slumped to a 26-19 defeat against the Force in Perth on Thursday.

Stormers call on Kriel

Centre Dan Kriel will start for the DHL Stormers against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday.

Nche to front Bulls

The inclusion of prop Ox Nche is one of two changes to the Cheetahs' starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Bulls in Bloemfontein.

Faf, Marx drop to Lions bench

Ross Cronjé and Robbie Coetzee will start ahead of Boks Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx when the Lions take on the Waratahs at Ellis Park this Saturday.