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

Barrett poses biggest threat

The Brumbies defence will need to contain Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett in the semi-final in Wellington this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Break could benefit Waratahs

A rested, rejuvenated Waratahs team will take on the Highlanders in Saturday's Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final in Sydney, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Nonu, Barrett back for Hurricanes

Ma'a Nonu and Beauden Barrett have returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup for their semi-final against the Brumbies in Wellington on Saturday.

Beale blow for Waratahs

Matt Carraro will remain at inside centre for the Waratahs' semi-final against the Highlanders in Sydney on Saturday.

Highlanders lose Pryor

James Lentjes will start at openside flank for the Highlanders in their semi-final against the Waratahs on Saturday.

Rookie replaces banned Speight

Stephen Larkham has made one enforced change to the Brumbies starting XV for Saturday's semi-final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Speight to miss semi-final

Brumbies winger Henry Speight has been suspended for five weeks and will thus miss the semi-final against the Hurricanes this Saturday.