Bismarck must stop Chiefs at source

Bismarck du Plessis' scrummaging and breakdown expertise could be the difference when the Sharks host the Chiefs on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

All eyes on Boshoff

The Lions need Marnitz Boshoff to fire if they're to mark their first visit to Melbourne with a victory, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coastal teams reach watershed

The Sharks are heading in the right direction, while the Stormers are losing their way, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Cruden sinks Stormers

Aaron Cruden scored 18 points to guide the Chiefs to a 28-19 win over the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlanders stun Tahs

The Highlanders overturned a 12-point deficit to record a 26-19 bonus-point victory against the Waratahs in Dunedin on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers must shut down Sonny Bill

The Stormers will need to contain Sonny Bill Williams if they are to beat the Chiefs at Newlands this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Highlanders need Smith to fire

The pressure is on Ben Smith to produce the attacking goods when the Highlanders host the Waratahs on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Burger aims to lift his game

Schalk Burger is determined to regain the form that earned him the South African Player of the Year award in 2011. JON CARDINELLI reports.

No apologies for a winning formula

Lawmakers and officials are responsible for the sorry state of the game rather than players and coaches, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers manhandle Sharks

A commanding physical display earned the Stormers a resounding 29-13 win against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.