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

Deysel to skipper Sharks

Jean Deysel will lead the Sharks against the Force in Durban on Saturday, with Frans Steyn starting at flyhalf.

McCaw in, Carter at flyhalf

Richie McCaw will return for the Crusaders, while Dan Carter will start at No 10 against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

SBW to face Cheetahs

Sonny Bill Williams has returned to the Chiefs starting lineup for their match against the Cheetahs in Hamilton.

Highlanders change two

Openside flank James Lentjes will make his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders against the Stormers in Dunedin on Saturday.

Force unchanged for Sharks

The Force have retained the same starting lineup that lost to the Vodacom Bulls, to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Injury boost for Rebels

The Rebels have made three changes for their match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday.

Bowden at 10 for Blues

Daniel Bowden has replaced Ihaia West at flyhalf for the Blues' match against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.