Stormers locks hold key
Springbok locks Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit will power the Stormers to an important victory over the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Sharks will crush Kings
The Sharks and Kings will both have a point to prove in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jantjies to jol in Japan
Elton Jantjies will play an important attacking role for the Lions against the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Test stars lend Jaguares edge
The Jaguares will head into their debut Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs as favourites, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Beast skippers Sharks
Beast Mtawarira will captain the Sharks in their Super Rugby opener against the Kings on Saturday, while Joe Pietersen is set to start at flyhalf.
Habana, Kanko get sevens nod
Springboks Bryan Habana and Ryan Kankowski have been included in the Blitzboks' 13-man squad for the next two rounds of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Talks over new Bok coach
The delay in the appointment of the new Springbok coach will be on the agenda when 12 of the 14 provincial union presidents meet in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Zeilinga in, Ebersohn out
Fred Zeilinga will wear the Cheetahs No 10 jersey against the Jaguares in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
Bulls back Brummer
Francois Brummer will start at flyhalf for the Bulls against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
Super Rugby teams (Round 1)
Take a look at who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.
