ABs back for derby clash
Both the Crusaders and Hurricanes have called up a number of World Cup-winning All Blacks for their pre-season match on in Mangatainoka on Saturday.
Both the Crusaders and Hurricanes have called up a number of World Cup-winning All Blacks for their pre-season match on in Mangatainoka on Saturday.
It might not be a popular move, but the Stormers management have faith in Bryan Habana at centre.
Midfielder Johann Sadie will make his debut for the Bulls against the Cheetahs on Saturday.
Springbok wing Bryan Habana will play at outside centre for the Stormers against the Kings.
Sharks hooker Bismarck du Plessis insists his team can stake a claim for a maiden title win.
The Cheetahs will give some of their fringe players a run when they play the Bulls on Saturday.
Sanzar have appointed match officials for the first six weeks of the 2012 Super Rugby season. 
Lions hooker Bandise Maku has been ruled out after having surgery on a torn pectoral muscle.
The Stormers will make sure they are not underdone by the time the Super Rugby season kicks off.
Heyneke Meyer may have left the Bulls, but they will continue tapping into his vast knowledge.
Sharks fullback JP Pietersen could now make a full-time midfield move to the centre position. 
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee bemoaned the breakdown play in his side's loss to the Cheetahs.
Bulls assistant coach Johan van Graan says he is happy with the way their pre-season is going.
The Cheetahs struck a crucial pre-season blow when they edged the Stormers 22-14 on Saturday.
The Crusaders kick-started their pre-season campaign with victory over the Highlanders on Friday.
Not even star signings Kurtley Beale and James O'Connor could help the Rebels against the Chiefs.
The Lions finally have a strong pack of forwards to go along with their exciting backline. 
The Bulls will focus on the bigger picture when they take on the EP Kings on Saturday. 
The Bulls will use the pre-season clash against the Kings as a vital part of their campaign.
The Stormers and the Cheetahs will unleash some of their younger stars at Newlands on Saturday.
The breakdown will be policed more strictly this season... and the reason is Bryce Lawrence.
The Crusaders and Hurricanes will both feature their All Blacks in their clash on Saturday.
Robbie Fleck continues his build-up to the Lions tour of SA by selecting his Bok halfbacks.