Folau out to flay Sharks
Israel Folau and company will be looking to rediscover the form that made them Vodacom Super Rugby champions against the Sharks in Sydney on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Matfield must soar for Bulls
Expect Victor Matfield and the Vodacom Bulls to target the Blues' lineout in their season-defining clash in Auckland on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Replacement flyhalves must fire
The two No 10s could determine who wins Saturday's match between the Hurricanes and Chiefs in Wellington, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Shipperley out to prove a point
Rebels wing Dom Shipperley can make the Reds rue their decision to let him leave Brisbane when the sides meet at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Double blow for Chiefs
Sonny Bill Williams and James Lowe being ruled out of the Chiefs showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
Lions restore regular halfbacks
Faf de Klerk and Elton Jantjies have been recalled to the starting XV for the Lions' clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.
Sharks unchanged for Tahs
The Sharks have named an unchanged team for Saturday's match against the Waratahs in Sydney.
Potgieter blow for Tahs
Waratahs flank Stephen Hoiles will replace Jacques Potgieter for the match against the Sharks in Sydney on Saturday.
League convert starts for Highlanders
The Highlanders have made three changes for Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
All Blacks duo back for Canes
TJ Perenara and Julian Savea have returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup for Saturday's New Zealand derby against the Chiefs in Wellington.
