The latest news and videos from the southern-hemisphere tournament involving teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan

Potgieter on Waratahs bench

Former Bulls flanker Jacques Potgieter has been included on the Waratahs bench for their Vodacom Super Rugby opener against the Force on Sunday.

Lions lose two backs

Lions scrumhalf Michael Bondesio and centre Lionel Mapoe have both been ruled out for six weeks.

Taute may miss Lions clash

Stormers fullback Jaco Taute is likely to miss his side's opening Vodacom Super Rugby game against the Lions in Johannesburg.

Sharks brush off Bulls

The Sharks kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a 31-16 bonus-point win against the Bulls at Kings Park, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.