Pollard primed to slay Sharks
The Sharks' pack and defence will be under enormous pressure when they host the red-hot Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Sharks' pack and defence will be under enormous pressure when they host the red-hot Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Stormers' chances of recording two wins on tour will hinge on the option-taking and execution of flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Cornal Hendricks will be looking to find form against the basement-dwelling Reds in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Sharks prop Thomas du Toit will be released to the SA U20 squad after Saturday's match against the Vodacom Bulls.
Sharks technical director Brendan Venter says he is to blame for the team's defensive woes.
Sharks players who are suspended for foul play will in future see their wages docked.
New flyhalf Christian Lealiifano has to get the Brumbies backline going against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo will test the Blues' defence in Dunedin on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Containing Julian Savea and the rest of the Hurricanes backline will be the Waratahs' greatest challenge in Wellington on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Sonny Bill Williams will be looking to land another damaging blow to his former side's play-off hopes in Christchurch on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.