Preview

The DHL Stormers welcome back a host of experienced Springboks in a big shake-up for their important Vodacom Super Rugby derby against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

Team announcement

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux warned his team to prepare for a physically demanding and attacking challenge from England U20 when they face off in the first of two games on their UK tour on Friday.

Inspiration

It’s one of the most anticipated Vodacom Super Rugby derbies this season, and DHL Stormers flank Pieter-Steph du Toit may have already given his team the psychological edge over the Vodacom Bulls before their clash at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

Preview

There are four changes to the Emirates Lions' Vodacom Super Rugby side to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday from the team that toppled the Chiefs in Hamilton last weekend. The match starts at 09h35 SA time.

Springbok lock RG Snyman celebrated his return from injury with a high quality performance for the Vodacom Bulls who outplayed the Reds 31-17 in their Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday evening in Pretoria.

The Jaguares brought the Cell C Sharks down to earth with a hefty bump when they outclassed the home side to register a 51-17 Vodacom Super Rugby triumph in Durban on Saturday.

A strong finish by the DHL Stormers saw them clinch a 41-24 win over the Rebels in Melbourne in their Vodacom Super Rugby round nine clash on Friday.

Vodacom Bulls skipper Handre Pollard kicked the winning points right at the end of a tough derby battle to hand his team a close-fought 19-16 Vodacom Super Rugby win over the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues pulled away in the second half after leading by 10-6 at the break to defeat the DHL Stormers 24-9 in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.