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

Stormers bulk up for Brumbies

Eben Etzebeth will start alongside Manuel Carizza in the Stormers second row for the match against the Brumbies at Newlands.

Steyn returns at 12

Frans Steyn will start at inside centre in one of seven changes to the Sharks' side for the match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

New halfbacks for Lions

Ross Cronjé and Marnitz Boshoff will start for the Lions against the Highlanders at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Canes change six for Sharks

James Marshall will start at flyhalf for the Hurricanes against the Sharks in Wellington on Saturday.

White at nine for Brumbies

The Brumbies will welcome Nic White back into their starting line-up for Saturday's match against the Stormers at Newlands.

Schatz returns for Reds

Jake Schatz will start at No 8 for the Reds against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Naiyaravoro back for Waratahs

Taqele Naiyaravoro will start on the right wing for the Waratahs against the Force in Perth on Saturday.

Mathewson on Force bench

Scrumhalf Alby Mathewson will return via the bench for the Force against the Waratahs in Perth on Saturday.

Geldenhuys to face Lions

Ross Geldenhuys has been named on the Highlanders bench for their match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.