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

Fifita at lock for Canes

Vaea Fifita will start in the second row for the Hurricanes against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Co-captains back for Stormers

Juan de Jongh and Frans Malherbe return as two of four changes to the Stormers starting lineup to face the Waratahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Tahs change one for Stormers

The Waratahs have made one change to their starting lineup to face the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

Same again for Reds

The Reds have announced an unchanged match-day squad for Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Brisbane.

Prior at 10 for Force

The Force have made four changes to their starting lineup for their match against the Bulls in Perth on Friday.

Chiefs change five for Sharks

Anton Lienert-Brown will start at inside centre for the Chiefs against the Sharks in New Plymouth on Friday.

Daniel to lead Sharks

Keegan Daniel will captain the Sharks, with five changes to their starting lineup, against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday.