Saders rotate up front
The Crusaders have made three changes to their pack for Friday's clash against the Lions in Johannesburg.
The Crusaders have made three changes to their pack for Friday's clash against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Star Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant has been ruled out of action for at least six weeks after fracturing his jaw against the Sunwolves on Saturday.
The Lions have announced that 19 players, including Warren Whiteley and Jaco Kriel, have signed long-term contract extensions with the union.
Elton Jantjies has been bracketed with Marnitz Boshoff in the Lions' starting lineup for Friday's clash against the Crusaders at Ellis Park.
Kings duo Luzuko Vulindlu and JP du Plessis will need to pass concussion tests this week in order to be cleared to face the Sunwolves on Saturday.
Damian de Allende and Rynhardt Elstadt are available for the Stormers' next match against the Sunwolves on 8 April.
Santiago Cordero will miss the first part of the Jaguares' tour of New Zealand and Japan.
The Stormers moved to the top of the South African group with a 13-8 win in Buenos Aires.