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

Mapoe out to trouble Tahs

The Lions need Lionel Mapoe to produce another strong attacking performance against the Waratahs in Sydney on Sunday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Coenie faces front-row test

Coenie Oosthuizen needs to make as big an impact at scrum time as he does in open play against the Brumbies in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

De Allende to fracture Force

Damian de Allende may be the man to penetrate the formidable defence of the Force at Newlands, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks must nullify McCaw

The Sharks will not record a historic win in Christchurch unless they limit the inluence of All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Reds hopes hinge on Horwill

James Horwill will have to be back to his best if the Reds are to arrest their slump, against the Rebels in Brisbane on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

All eyes on Fekitoa

Just days after receiving an All Blacks call, Malakai Fekitoa can build on his reputation against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.