Barrett to get rare start

Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against Argentina in Napier on Saturday after Aaron Cruden was ruled out with a chest injury.

All Blacks snubbed for advert

The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed the All Blacks were not asked to appear in a World Cup advertisement.

Whitehead boost for Kings

Tim Whitehead has recovered from a knee injury and will start for the EP Kings against Western Province this Friday.

Sharks short on fit locks

Sharks lock JC Astle has been ruled out for three weeks, while Etienne Oosthuizen remains doubtful for Saturday's match against Griquas in Durban.

Bulls lose Kriel

Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel has been ruled out for two weeks with an ankle injury.

Senatla out of Kings clash

Justin Geduld is in line to replace fellow sevens star Seabelo Senatla for Western Province's match against the EP Kings at Newlands on Friday.