Battered Reds change three
Reds centre Samu Kerevi will make his run-on debut against the Force in Perth on Saturday.
Reds centre Samu Kerevi will make his run-on debut against the Force in Perth on Saturday.
Kenya are one step away from 2015 World Cup qualification after defeating Madagascar 34-0 in Antananarivo.
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has wielded the axe ahead of their match against the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Friday.
Fourie du Preez will miss the entire Rugby Championship following an ankle injury sustained against Scotland.
Gary van Aswegen will start for the EP Kings in a Currie Cup pre-season friendly against the Sharks XV on Friday.
The Cheetahs have been dealt a big blow with news that Heinrich Brüssow will not be available for the derby against the Sharks.
Stephen Hoiles has replaced injured skipper Dave Dennis for the Waratahs' clash with the Highlanders in Sydney.
Kenya took a big step towards qualifying for their first-ever World Cup with a 29-22 victory over Namibia in Madagascar.
Griquas thumped the Griffons 43-24 in their fourth round Currie Cup Premier Division qualifier, while there were also wins for SWD and the Valke.
The Force's hopes of reaching the play-offs for the first time suffered a potentially fatal blow when they lost 40-14 to the Blues in Perth. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.