Bulls bolstered by returning Boks
Flip van der Merwe will make his first start of the season in one of five changes to the Vodacom Bulls' pack for the match against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Bok props back for Sharks
Beast Mtawarira and Jannie du Plessis will start for the Sharks against the Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.
Reds call on O’Connor, Horwill
James O'Connor and James Horwill are back in the Reds XV for Saturday's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Force change one for Stormers
Chris Alcock will start at openside flank for the Force against the Stormers in Perth on Saturday.
Waratahs without wonder wing
Peter Betham will start on the right wing for the Waratahs against the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Blues start star rookie
Nineteen-year-old Akira Ioane will start at blindside flank for the Blues against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.
Highlanders reshuffle pack
Kane Hames, Liam Coltman and Mark Reddish will start for the Highlanders against the Blues in Dunedin.
Brumbies bench White
Michael Dowsett will start at scrumhalf for the Brumbies against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.
Canes welcome back Ardie
Ardie Savea has returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup for their match against the Waratahs in Wellington on Saturday.
Brüssow banging at Bok door
Heinrich Brüssow says he would relish the opportunity to play for the Springboks at this year’s World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
