Confident Cane to frustrate Force
Sam Cane will look to dominate the breakdown when the Chiefs host the Force on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Pietersen, Lewies fit to tour
JP Pietersen and Stephan Lewies have been named in the Sharks' 27-man squad for their Australasian tour.
Vermeulen to skipper Stormers
Duane Vermeulen returns to the Stormers starting lineup in one of four changes to the side to face the Bulls at Newlands.
Van Zyl gets Bulls No 9 jersey
Piet van Zyl will start at scrumhalf for the Vodacom Bulls' crucial clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
SA twins anchor Brumbies scrum
Props JP Smith and Ruan Smith will start for the Brumbies against the Highlanders in Canberra on Friday.
Injuries force Reds reshuffle
The Reds have made four changes for Sunday's match against the Hurricanes in Brisbane.
Hurricanes bench Jane
Matt Proctor will start on the right wing for the Hurricanes against the Reds in Brisbane on Sunday.
Saders start rookie scrumhalf
The Crusaders have made four changes for Saturday's match against the Blues in Christchurch.
Mealamu leads as Blues rest All Blacks
The Blues have made eight changes for their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.
Waratahs reshuffle pack
Jacques Potgieter will start at blindside flank for the Waratahs against the Rebels in Sydney on Saturday.
