Chiefs change three
Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the Chiefs against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Test players boost Rebels
Tamati Ellison and Sean McMahon have returned to the Rebels starting XV to face the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.
Sharks must bolster defence
The Sharks need to maximise their set-piece strengths and improve their defence if they are to snap a five-game losing streak in Sydney this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Spies back to lead Bulls
Pierre Spies will lead the Vodacom Bulls out at Eden Park ahead of their match against the Blues on Friday.
New halfbacks for Cheetahs
Tian Meyer and Francois Brummer will start for the Cheetahs against the Highlanders in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Toomua returns at 12 for Brumbies
Matt Toomua will start at inside centre for the Brumbies' clash with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Blues bulk up for Bulls
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina has been recalled to the Blues side to face the Vodacom Bulls at Eden Park on Friday.
Reds reshuffle backline
Karmichael Hunt will start at 13 for the Reds in a new-look backline to face the Rebels in Brisbane on Friday.
Should the driving maul be banned?
‘Allow teams to collapse maul’
Three coaches and three former players on whether there's a place for driving mauls in rugby and the Sharks' controversial disallowed try in Wellington.
