Palu to wreck Highlanders’ hopes
The Waratahs will all but secure top spot on the combined log with victory over the Highlanders in Sydney on Sunday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Force call on spirit of the badger
The Force know that nothing short of a win against the Reds on Saturday will be enough to keep them in the play-off hunt, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Carter to put boot into Blues
Dan Carter's all-round brilliance will secure a win this Saturday and edge the Crusaders closer to the Kiwi conference title, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Boshoff up for basement battle
Marnitz Boshoff will be pulling the strings for the Lions against the Rebels on Friday night, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Savea to end Chiefs’ reign
Hurricanes wing Julian Savea will torment the Chiefs again in Hamilton, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Carter at 12 for Crusaders
Dan Carter, Kieran Read, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo have all returned to the Crusaders' starting line-up for their match against the Blues in Christchurch.
Battered Reds change three
Reds centre Samu Kerevi will make his run-on debut against the Force in Perth on Saturday.
Chiefs change seven
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has wielded the axe ahead of their match against the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Friday.
Cheetahs lose Brüssow
The Cheetahs have been dealt a big blow with news that Heinrich Brüssow will not be available for the derby against the Sharks.
Tahs turn to Hoiles
Stephen Hoiles has replaced injured skipper Dave Dennis for the Waratahs' clash with the Highlanders in Sydney.
