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

Chiefs welcome back All Blacks duo

Brodie Retallick and Liam Messam have returned to the Chiefs starting lineup for Saturday's clash with the Reds in Brisbane.

Ellison back for Rebels

The Rebels have made four changes for Saturday's game against the Vodacom Bulls in Melbourne. 

Crusaders tweak pack

The Crusaders have made three changes to their pack for Saturday's match against the Blues in Auckland.

Baby Blues to face Crusaders

The Blues have named an inexperienced team for their match against the Crusaders in Auckland on Saturday.

New halfbacks for Force

Scrumhalf Alby Mathewson and flyhalf Zack Holmes will start for the Force against the Brumbies in Perth on Friday.

Enever at lock for Brumbies

Blake Enever will start in the second row for the Brumbies against the Force in Perth on Friday.

Cheetahs ring changes

Shimlas flyhalf Niel Marais will start for the Cheetahs against the Waratahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Barrett returns, Nonu rested

Beauden Barrett is back at flyhalf for the Hurricanes' match against the Highlanders in Napier on Friday.