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

Sharks make 10 changes

Lwazi Mvovo will start at fullback for the Sharks against the Waratahs at Kings Park on Saturday.

Weepu had minor stroke

Blues scrumhalf Piri Weepu will miss the next month of Super Rugby after scans revealed he had a minor stroke.

Robinson in Reds XV

Beau Robinson will make his first start of the season against the Stormers in Brisbane on Saturday.

Leali’ifano on Brumbies bench

Christian Leali'ifano will make his Super Rugby return from the Brumbies' bench against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Akona back for Bulls

Frans Ludeke has made just one change to the Bulls side ahead of their clash against the Chiefs this Saturday.

Stormers reshuffle pack

Nizaam Carr will start at openside flank when the Stormers play the Reds in Brisbane this Saturday.

Chat Bietjie Ball (Episode 6)

RadioRaps' Jonathan says that if Oscar can make a comeback like the Lions' against the Reds, he will be doing the triple jump.

Read to bring up century

Kieran Read will win his 100th Super Rugby cap when the Crusaders play the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Friday.

Bateman back for Canes

Tim Bateman will start at inside centre for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.