Bulls to overpower Kings

The Bulls must keep up the pressure on the Stormers by claiming a bonus-point win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers must stifle Sunwolves

A youthful Stormers back division will do well to keep the Sunwolves attack in check at Newlands this Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Savea must pull his weight

Julian Savea will have a point to prove against the Jaguares in Wellington on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Chiefs to maintain hot streak

The Chiefs can be expected to continue their fine run of form when they come up against the Blues in Hamilton on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Highlanders to break Brisbane drought

The Highlanders should record their first win in Brisbane since 2005 when they face the Reds on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Crusaders to crush Force

The Crusaders will secure a third straight win on the road against the Force in Perth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Cronjé makes Lions return

Ross Cronjé will start at scrumhalf as one of two changes to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Sharks in Durban.

Sunwolves rest stars for Stormers

The Sunwolves have made several changes to their starting lineup for Friday's match against the Stormers at Newlands.

Kolbe to get game time at flyhalf

The season-ending injuries to Kurt Coleman and Dillyn Leyds as well as the unavailability of Robert du Preez will force the Stormers to be creative with regard to their flyhalf selections. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Fleck backs second-row depth

Robbie Fleck is confident that the Stormers will be able to cope in the absence of in-form Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, writes CRAIG LEWIS.