Franks to hit century against Stormers
Hurricanes prop Ben Franks will get his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby cap when he starts against the Stormers at Newlands.
Hurricanes prop Ben Franks will get his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby cap when he starts against the Stormers at Newlands.
Colin Slade will start at fullback for the Crusaders in Auckland on Friday, while the Blues have opted for Simon Hickey at flyhalf.
Jacques Potgieter will start at No 4 lock for the Waratahs against the Reds in Sydney on Saturday.
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Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies will miss a large part of the 2014 season due to a bicep injury.
Stormers flanker Schalk Burger is likely to return to training on Tuesday following a strained groin in the 34-10 loss to the Lions on Saturday at Ellis Park.
The Lions followed up their win against the Cheetahs with a thrashing of the Stormers at Ellis Park.
Jake White's side made it two from two with a 27-9 win against the visitors from Wellington.
The Waratahs started their Super Rugby campaign with an entertaining 43-21 win against the Force on Sunday in Sydney.
Marnitz Boshoff produced another flawless kicking display as the Lions thrashed the Stormers 34-10 at Ellis Park, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.