Chiefs hold off fiery Force
The Chiefs kept pace at the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log with a 35-27 bonus-point win over the 14-man Force in Hamilton on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The Chiefs kept pace at the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log with a 35-27 bonus-point win over the 14-man Force in Hamilton on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The outcome of the Newlands derby will depend on Piet van Zyl's performance in the face of some fierce Stormers defence, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has been appointed director of rugby of the new Japanese Super Rugby team.
The Lions will rely on Elton Jantjies' game-breaking abilities to pick up a bonus-point win over the Cheetahs at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Duane Vermeulen, who continues to impress as a player and a leader, is on the cover of this month's SA Rugby magazine.
In-form Hurricanes scrumhalf TJ Perenara will prove a constant menace for the Reds' shaky defence in Brisbane on Sunday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Bernard Foley will be expected to control the game for the Waratahs against the Rebels in Sydney on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Crusaders will be looking to Richie McCaw as well as several other All Blacks for a big performance against the Blues, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Tevita Kuridrani's return could be decisive when the Brumbies host the Highlanders in Canberra on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.