Sharks strangle Blues

Brilliant defence earned the Sharks a massive 29-23 victory over the Blues on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Le Roux to lash Stormers defence

Willie le Roux will pose the biggest attacking threat to the Stormers when the Cheetahs visit Newlands this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions skipper must front Force

The Lions need Warren Whiteley to lead from the front if they are to finish their tour with a win against the Force in Perth on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Flip return will boost Bulls

Flip van der Merwe will resume his second-row partnership with Victor Matfield when the Bulls host the Brumbies on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Cruden the game changer for Chiefs

Aaron Cruden will make his return for the Chiefs against the Hurricanes from the bench, and it couldn't come soon enough, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Dagg the danger for Highlanders

It may not have been a vintage season for Israel Dagg or the Crusaders, but both will trouble the Highlanders on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Horne to be wild

Rob Horne showed last week against the Lions just what a dangerous runner he can be, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Lewies must disrupt Blues at source

Stephan Lewies will have an important role to play at the lineout when the Sharks battle the Blues, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Horwill in deep water

James Horwill will face a misconduct hearing for his comments made following the Reds' defeat to the Rebels.

Chiefs bolster backline for Canes

The Chiefs have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's clash with the Hurricanes in Wellington.