Halfbacks key in Kiwi clash
The influence of the respective halfback combinations will be a key factor in Saturday’s semi-final between the Hurricanes and Chiefs in Wellington, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The influence of the respective halfback combinations will be a key factor in Saturday’s semi-final between the Hurricanes and Chiefs in Wellington, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Ruan Ackermann will start at No 8 for the Lions in Saturday's semi-final against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.
James Lentjes will start at openside flank for the Highlanders against the Lions in Saturday's semi-final at Ellis Park.
Tawera Kerr-Barlow will start at scrumhalf for the Chiefs against the Hurricanes in Saturday's semi-final in Wellington.
Hurricanes captain Dane Coles will be given until Saturday to prove his fitness for their Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs in Wellington.
Junior Boks captain Jeremy Ward will play for the Sharks in the 2017 Super Rugby tournament.
The loose forward on the Stormers' heavy defeat to the Chiefs, stepping into Schalk Burger's shoes, and his way forward.
Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith is relishing the opportunity to play at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Stormers flank Siya Kolisi and prop Frans Malherbe have been ruled out for three months due to injury.
The Lions should expect another aerial bombardment when they host the Highlanders in the semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.