Superbru: No consensus for Aotearoa week 2
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the second round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Crusaders lose captain for opener
Codie Taylor will lead the Crusaders in their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Hurricanes on Sunday in the injury-enforced absence of captain Scott Barrett.
Hurricanes recall Van Wyk
Wing Kobus van Wyk has been named in the Hurricanes’ match-day squad for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Crusaders on Sunday.
Super Rugby Aotearoa teams (Round 2)
Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.
Cruden returns to Chiefs starting lineup
Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf in one of two changes to the Chiefs starting lineup for the Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Blues in Hamilton on Saturday.
Blues’ injuries prompt Ioane recall
Akira Ioane has been included in the Blues starting lineup for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.
Catrakilis hangs up his boots
Flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday.
Watch: Catrakilis – career highlights
Following the announcement of his retirement, look back at highlights from the career of Demetri Catrakilis – one of the most talented flyhalves who never represented the Springboks at Test level.
Watch: Beauden Barrett – Player Cam
Over the weekend, Sky Sport introduced a new innovation with a dedicated camera to keep an eye on playmaker Beauden Barrett during the whole Blues-Hurricanes clash.
Watch: Player, Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa
Following round one of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, Blues wing Caleb Clarke was crowned as player of the week after an excellent attacking performance, while Hurricanes captain Dane Coles’ effort from 30 metres out was selected as the try of the week.
