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

Leali’ifano to boost Brumbies

Wallabies centre Christian Leali'ifano will make his first start of the season against the Chiefs in Canberra on Friday.

Folau out to flay Blues

Israel Folau will be looking to equal the Waratahs' try-scoring season record against the Blues in Auckland on Friday.

Nick Mallett lets rip

The former Bok coach says South Africa's ball skills need a lot of work.

Chiefs ring changes for Brumbies

The Chiefs have made six changes to the starting line-up and four to the bench for their match against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.

Harris, Daley return for Reds

The Reds have made four changes for their match against the Hurricanes on Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday.

No Goosen for Cheetahs

Johan Goosen has failed his concussion test and will miss the Cheetahs home match against the Stormers on Saturday.

Matfield back in charge

Victor Matfield will take over the captaincy from the suspended Flip van der Merwe when the Bulls face the Force.

Blues make four changes

Peter Saili will start at No 8 for the Blues against the Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday.