McCaw starts for Saders
Richie McCaw will start at blindside flank in one of two changes to the Crusaders' starting XV for their semi-final against the Sharks in Christchurch.
Richie McCaw will start at blindside flank in one of two changes to the Crusaders' starting XV for their semi-final against the Sharks in Christchurch.
Ollie le Roux says the Sharks need to trust their instincts if they're to overcome the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Wyatt Crockett says the Crusaders forwards will have to be organised when trying to stop the Sharks' maul in Christchurch on Saturday.
Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been placed on standby for the SA Sevens squad at the Commonwealth Games.
Fijian-born wing Henry Speight has been included in the Wallabies squad for the Rugby Championship.
Thomas du Toit looks set to continue in the Sharks front row this Saturday with news that injured Bok Beast Mtawarira did not make the journey to Christchurch.
The Brumbies mascot has been told to sit in the stands for Saturday's semi-final in Sydney but he did get to take on the Waratahs four years ago.
Jacques Potgieter and Israel Folau have returned to the Waratahs' starting XV for their semi-final against the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday.
Hooker-cum-flank Torsten van Jaarsveld will captain the Cheetahs in this year's Currie Cup.
The inclusion of sevens rugby at the 2016 Olympics will enable some players to change national allegiance ahead of the 2015 World Cup.