Red-hot Folau flays Rebels
Israel Folau scored two of the Waratahs' four tries as they beat the Rebels 32-8 in Sydney.
Israel Folau scored two of the Waratahs' four tries as they beat the Rebels 32-8 in Sydney.
Lima Sopoaga scored 25 points in the Highlanders' 35-31 win against the Hurricanes in Dunedin.
JON CARDINELLI and RYAN VREDE analyse the big Vodacom Super Rugby game at Loftus Versfeld.
After beating the Blues, the Lions will enter their clash against the Reds reassured in their ability to win at altitude.
The Stormers will be looking for their first win on a gruelling overseas tour in Canberra on Saturday.
Two all-action teams with leaky defences face off in Auckland on Saturday as the Blues host the touring Cheetahs.
The in-form Force face a tough task on Saturday as they welcome the defending champions to Perth.
Bulls captain Flip van der Merwe has been ruled out of Saturday's big game against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
JP Pietersen will win his 100th Super Rugby cap when he starts for the Sharks against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
The Lions have made four changes to their match 23 for their game against the Reds at Ellis Park on Saturday.