Bulls win brutal battle

A Jan Serfontein try after the hooter gave the Vodacom Bulls a 43-35 bonus-point victory over the Sharks at Loftus, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs outlast Blues

A 79th-minute penalty from Joe Pietersen helped the Cheetahs to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Marcell to muzzle Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls will need to protect the breakdown, with particular focus on Marcell Coetzee, if they're to get anything out of Saturday's match at Loftus , writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Catrakilis key for Stormers

The goal-kicking and game management of Demetri Catrakilis will shape the outcome of the South African derby at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pietersen will punish Blues

The Cheetahs can rely on Joe Pietersen's boot to guide them past the ill-disciplined Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Paige gets Bulls No 9 jersey

Scrumhalf Rudy Paige will start his first Vodacom Super Rugby match for the Bulls against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday.

Kankowski returns for Sharks

Ryan Kankowski will start at No 8 for the Sharks in one of two changes to the side to face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.

Lions give Boshoff the boot

Elton Jantjies will start at flyhalf for the Lions' match against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday, while there's no place for Marnitz Boshoff in the squad.

Cheetahs call on Cornal

Cornal Hendricks will start on the wing in one of two changes to the Cheetahs side for the match against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday.