Preview: Rebels vs Crusaders

The under-pressure Crusaders visit Melbourne on Friday to face a Rebels outfit they have struggled against in the past.

Preview: Chiefs vs Stormers

The Chiefs host a wounded Stormers at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday.

Du Toit blow for Sharks

Pieter-Steph du Toit has been ruled out of Saturday's battle with the Reds due to a knee injury.

Pietersen rushed back for Sharks

JP Pietersen will start on the right wing and Pat Lambie at flyhalf for the Sharks against the Reds this Saturday.

SAR Soapbox: Sharks to fly SA flag

MARK KEOHANE picks the winners of this weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.

Boshoff back at 10

Marnitz Boshoff has been preferred to Elton Jantjies at flyhalf for the Lions' clash against the Blues.

Jane to miss Cheetahs clash

All Blacks wing Cory Jane has been ruled out of the Hurricanes' game against the Cheetahs with a broken nose.

Marshall at fullback for Blues

Benji Marshall will make his first Super Rugby start for the Blues when they take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Turner to face Sharks

Lachie Turner is back on the left wing for the Reds' clash with the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.

Cheetahs bank on Sarel

Sarel Pretorius will start at scrumhalf when the Cheetahs play the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.