Smith to sizzle at Newlands

Highlanders fullback Ben Smith will present the biggest attacking threat to the Stormers at Newlands this Saturday.

Hooper up for breakdown battle

Michael Hooper's battle with Jack Lam will prove pivotal in deciding who comes out on top when the Waratahs face the Hurricanes in Sydney on Saturday.

Jantjies faces tough task

Elton Jantjies will make just his second start this season when the Lions take on the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

McCaw the man for Saders

Richie McCaw will make his return to Super Rugby for the Crusaders' clash against the Brumbies in Christchurch on Saturday.

Bismarck to return with a bang

Bismarck du Plessis will lend the Sharks some much needed grunt in a match-shaping breakdown battle against the Rebels in Melbourne this Friday.

Cooper key for Reds

Quade Cooper will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance for the Reds against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.

McCaw returns to Saders XV

Richie McCaw will start in the No 6 jersey for the Crusaders against the Brumbies in Christchurch on Saturday.

Bulls back youth

Handré Pollard and William Small-Smith will make their first Vodacom Super Rugby starts for the Bulls against the Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday.