Blues bench Marshall

Chris Noakes will start at flyhalf for the Blues against the Highlanders in Dunedin with Benji Marshall among the substitutes.

New faces for Highlanders

Five Highlanders players could make their Vodacom Super Rugby debuts against the Blues on Saturday.

Hammett banks on Marty

Marty Banks will make his Super Rugby debut for the Hurricanes against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Scarra starts for Stormers

Scarra Ntubeni will wear the Stormers No 2 jersey against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Spies blow for Bulls

Pierre Spies has been ruled out of the Vodacom Bulls' match against the Cheetahs on Friday night because of an elbow injury.

Muliaina back for Chiefs

Former All Black Mils Muliaina will start at fullback for the Chiefs against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Wales axe Phillips

Wales have made three changes to their starting line-up to face France on Friday, with Mike Phillips the notable omission.