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

Marais starts for Stormers

SP Marais has been selected at fullback in the DHL Stormers' Super Rugby opener against his former team, the Bulls, at Newlands on Saturday.

Eight Boks start for Lions

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named eight Test players and one Super Rugby debutant in his match 23 for Saturday's game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Cronjé at 10 for Kings

Kings coach Deon Davids has picked Lionel Cronjé at flyhalf for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Jaguares in Port Elizabeth.

Sharks on a new path

The Sharks’ backline selection for their Super Rugby opener against the Reds boasts the balance to embrace a more ambitious brand of rugby this season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bosch at 15 for Sharks

Curwin Bosch has been named to start at fullback in the Sharks' Super Rugby opener against the Reds on Friday.