Rathbone to face Rebels
Pat McCabe and Clyde Rathbone will start for the Brumbies against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.
West gets Blues start
Ihaia West will make his first Super Rugby start when the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park this Saturday.
Cruden back at 10 for Chiefs
Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf for the Chiefs against the Waratahs in Hamilton on Saturday.
Big Vic gets week off
Victor Matfield will watch on from the stands as the Bulls take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lions change six for derby
Courtnall Skosan will start on the right wing for the Lions' Super Rugby match against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Same again for Waratahs
Michael Cheika has named an unchanged team for the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday.
Read returns to captain Crusaders
The Crusaders have made one change for their Super Rugby match against the Force in Christchurch on Friday, with Kieran Read back at No 8.
Slipper bolsters Reds front row
James Slipper will start at loosehead prop for the Reds against the Highlanders in Brisbane on Friday.
Strauss out of Wales series
Adriaan Strauss has copped a three-week suspension for his tip-tackle on Kobus van Wyk.
Boks to play Japan
The Springboks will face Japan for the first time at next year's World Cup in England.
