Bismarck must stop Chiefs at source
Bismarck du Plessis' scrummaging and breakdown expertise could be the difference when the Sharks host the Chiefs on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Serfontein seeks attacking edge
Jan Serfontein will be looking to stamp his authority on the match when the Vodacom Bulls face the Force at Loftus on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Brüssow out to subdue Saders
Heinrich Brüssow will have to be at his ball-pilfering best if the Cheetahs are to get anything out of their trip to Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
All eyes on Boshoff
The Lions need Marnitz Boshoff to fire if they're to mark their first visit to Melbourne with a victory, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Tahs must fix defensive frailties
The Waratahs need a better defensive performance if they are to contain the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
On-form Shields poses all-round threat
Hurricanes flank Brad Shields will challenge the Highlanders in several areas of the game in Dunedin on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Bulls shuffle pack
Victor Matfield will start on the bench in one of three changes to the Vodacom Bulls team to face the Force in Pretoria.
No Sonny Bill for Chiefs
The Chiefs will be without centres Sonny Bill Williams and Tim Nanai-Williams for their clash with the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Ebersohn at 10 for Force
Sias Ebersohn will make a return to the Force starting XV for the match against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Dagg back, McCaw rested
The Crusaders have made four changes to their starting XV to face the Cheetahs in Christchurch on Saturday.
