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Mic'd up with Hendrik Tui4:24
Super Rugby: Listen to the sounds of the game from the perpective of Reds backrower Hendrik Tui
- May 2nd 2017
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Jake Gordon of the Waratahs breaks away to score a try.
WARATAHS coach Daryl Gibson has stuck to his halfback rotation policy while making four changes to play the Blues.
Keep checking in for all the latest week 11 Super Rugby team news.
HURRICANES v STORMERS in Wellington, Friday 5.35pm AEST
ARDIE Savea gets another potentially important chance to impress at No 8 in a Hurricanes team featuring two starting changes to face the Stormers in Wellington.
Regular openside flanker Savea returns to the base of the scrum on Friday following the season-ending shoulder injury suffered by Blade Thomson in the 56-21 defeat of the Brumbies in Napier two weeks ago.
Callum Gibbins is promoted to wear to No 7, with Reed Prinsep coming onto the reserves bench.
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara starts again after coming off the bench in Napier, swapping roles with Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.
Perenara also reclaims the captaincy from Brad Shields, with first-choice skipper Dane Coles sidelined for a seventh straight week by ongoing calf and concussion issues.
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd said Coles is experiencing exercise-induced headaches which are making it difficult to train sufficiently to recover from other injuries.
Boyd said team medical staff and Coles have no idea when his concussion occurred.
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Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes in action at Eden Park.Source:Getty Images
Coles injured his knee in a March 18 match against the Highlanders and aggravated a calf muscle injury in training.
Headaches began when he returned to training but medical staff, studying match videos, cannot find any incident in which he might have sustained head trauma.
Boyd said it was difficult for Coles to test the recovery of his knee and calf while concussion symptoms persist.
Savea is poised to have a consistent run at No 8 which could boost his stocks ahead of the Test series against the British and Irish Lions.
With Sam Cane favoured to start for New Zealand on the openside flank, the dynamic Savea is among a clutch of others in contention to fill any loose forward vacancy if Kieran Read (thumb) or Jerome Kaino (knee) is unavailable.
Veteran Test stalwarts Read and Kaino are both forecast to return to rugby about two weeks before the first Test against the Lions on June 24.
Savea has been one of the standout performers in the defending champions’ 7-1 start to the season.
Shaun Treeby of the Stormers looks to pass the ball.Source:Getty Images
Meanwhile, Shaun Treeby will make his first start for the Stormers against many of his former Wellington teammates.
Treeby will wear the No 12 jersey ahead of Dan Kriel while Dewaldt Duvenage starts at scrumhalf in place of Jano Vermaak.
Captain Siya Kolisi is back at blindside flanker with Kobus van Dyk getting his first opportunity to start on the openside.
Chris van Zyl returns from a week out with concussion to take his place in the second row alongside Jan de Klerk, while in the front-row there are two new props in the starting line-up as Wilco Louw and Ali Vermaak get an opportunity.
Prop JC Janse van Rensburg, locks Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit and fly half Kurt Coleman were all injury casualties from the heavy Highlanders loss and have flown back to Cape Town.
“We have had to learn some hard lessons on this tour which will be good for us going forward,” Stormers coach Robbie Fleck said.
“We face the defending champions and the players are determined to make an impression and show that we can be competitive.”
HURRICANES (15-1): Jordie Barrett, Cory Jane, Vince Aso, Ngani Laumape, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara (c), Ardie Savea, Callum Gibbins, Brad Shields, Vaea Fifita, Mark Abbott, Jeffery To’omaga-Allen, Ricky Riccitelli, Ben May
Reserves: Leni Apisai, Chris Eves, Mike Kainga, James Blackwell, Reed Prinsep, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Otere Black, Ben Lam
STORMERS (15-1): SP Marais, Cheslin Kolbe, EW Viljoen, Shaun Treeby, Dillyn Leyds, Robert du Preez, Dewaldt Duvenage, Nizaam Carr, Siya Kolisi (c), Kobus van Dyk, Chris van Zyl, Jan de Klerk, Wilco Louw, Bongi Mbonambi, Ali Vermaak.
Reserves: Ramone Samuels, Caylib Oosthuizen, Oli Kebble, JD Schickerling, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Jano Vermaak, Dan Kriel, Bjorn Basson
Referee: Glen Jackson (NZ)
Wheeler's unlikely try assist0:24
Super Rugby: In an unexpected assist Joe Wheeler sets up Matt Faddes' for the final try in the highlanders thrashing of the Storm.
- April 28th 2017
- 6 days ago
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CHEETAHS v HIGHLANDERS in Bloemfontein, Saturday 3am AEST
CHEETAHS coach Franco Smith has rung the changes for the clash with the Highlanders.
Carl Wegner and Francois Uys are the new lock pairing, while Paul Schoeman and Henco Venter are new inclusions in the backrow.
Tian Meyer replaces Shaun Venter at halfback, Fred Zeilinga starts ahead of Neil Marias at five-eighth and William Small-Smith comes in for the injured Nico Lee at inside centre.
“I still believe that the growth of this side is immense,” Smith said.
“To have a team play against the best every week is the only way to get better.
“We are a good team with ball in hand and we want to play best to our strengths.”
Meanwhile, Highlanders coach Tony Brown has made three changes to his side.
Matt Faddes starts ahead of injured captain Ben Smith at fullback, with Luke Whitelock returning from concussion to start at No 8 and take the leadership reins.
Whitelock’s return forces Gareth Evans to the bench, with Liam Squire switching to blindside flanker.
Joe Wheeler starts at lock ahead of Alex Ainley while squad co-captain and hooker Ash Dixon returns from injury to play his first game of the year.
“The Cheetahs are an adventurous side who play an attacking brand of rugby and we’re anticipating a good battle,” Brown said.
CHEETAHS (15-1): Clayton Blommetjies, Sergeal Petersen, Francois Venter (c), William Small-Smith, Raymond Rhule, Fred Zeilinga, Tian Meyer, Henco Venter, Oupa Mohoje, Paul Schoeman, Francois Uys, Carl Wegner, Johan Coetzee, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Ox Nche
Reserves: Elandre Huggett, Charles Marais, Tom Botha, Armandt Koster, Uzair Cassiem, Niell Jordaan, Shaun Venter, Niel Marais
HIGHLANDERS (15-1): Matt Faddes, Waisake Naholo, Malakai Fekitoa, Rob Thompson, Patrick Osborne, Marty Banks, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock (c), Dillon Hunt, Liam Squire, Tom Franklin, Joe Wheeler, Siosuia Halanukonuka, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown
Reserves: Ash Dixon, Aki Seiuli, Siate Tokolahi, Elliot Dixon, Gareth Evans, Kayne Hammington, Fletcher Smith, Richard Buckman
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SA)
Lions dangerous left side2:52
Fox Sports Lab: Rod Kafer and George Gregan break down the tough play of the Lions
- May 2nd 2017
- 2 days ago
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REBELS v LIONS in Melbourne, Saturday 3pm AEST
REBELS (TBC)
LIONS (TBC)
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (JAP)
Get to know Samu Kerevi3:48
Super Rugby: The Kick & Chase team got to know Samu Kerevi.
- May 2nd 2017
- 2 days ago
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CHIEFS v REDS in New Plymouth, Saturday 5.35pm AEST
CHIEFS (TBC)
REDS (TBC)
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (NZ)
Outrageous moments in Rugby5:47
Super Rugby: Check out some of the more outrageous moments in rugby history
- May 2nd 2017
- 2 days ago
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WARATAHS v BLUES in Sydney, Saturday 7.45pm AEST
WARATAHS coach Daryl Gibson has made four changes to the side that beat the Reds in Brisbane.
Hooker Tolu Latu returns from injury and replaces Hugh Roach, halfback Jake Gordon returns for Nick Phipps, Jed Holloways replaces Michael Wells at No 8 and Reece Robinson gets the nod on the wing ahead of Taqele Naiyaravoro, who has been sidelined with a broken hand.
“We are pleased to welcome back Tolu Latu who has been a stand out for the team in the No 2 jersey this season and was forced out last weekend due to a shoulder injury,” Gibson said.
“The rotation among our halves will see Jake Gordon return to the starting fifteen with Nick Phipps on the bench.
“As I’ve said previously, we have three strong halves and we think this combination is the right one to take on the Blues.
“Jed Holloway’s strong form will see him starting at No 8 with Reece Robinson given another opportunity to start on the wing.
“What impressed me most last weekend was our level of commitment for the full eighty minutes and that’s what we’re focus on as a team to deliver again this weekend.
Jake Gordon of the Waratahs breaks away to score a try.Source:Getty Images
“The win against the Reds is a step in the right direction, with the Australian conference still open — hopefully we can build the momentum on the back that result.
“Last Saturday we showed the pride our team has in the NSW jersey and we want to do that again for our fans at home.”
Meanwhile, Blues coach Tana Umaga — a former All Blacks teammate of Gibson — has made just one change from the side that beat the Brumbies in Canberra.
Five-eighth Piers Francis has been cleared of a wrist injury and returns in place of Bryn Gatland.
“We are very evenly matched in stats this year in most parts of the game so we are expecting a very hard encounter,” Umaga said.
“They are a quality side across the park with mobile forwards; they are excellent at the breakdown and have some world-class running backs.
“We’ve constantly said that we need to improve week by week and we will definitely need to step up again.”
Umaga said he was pleased with the effort from his forwards against the Brumbies.
“The front five laid the platform from which the rest of the team were able to prosper,” Umaga said.
“They will need to be at their very best again in all facets of the game.”
WARATAHS (15-1): Israel Folau, Reece Robinson, Rob Horne, David Horwitz, Cam Clark, Bernard Foley, Jake Gordon, Jed Holloway, Michael Hooper (c), Ned Hanigan, David McDuling, Dean Mumm, Sekope Kepu, Tolu Latu, Tom Robertson
Reserves: Hugh Roach, Paddy Ryan, Angus Ta’avao, Will Skelton, Michael Wells, Nick Phipps, Bryce Hegarty, Irae Simone
BLUES (15-1): Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, George Moala, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Piers Francis, Augustine Pulu, Akira Ioane, Blake Gibson, Steven Luatua, Scott Scrafton, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Charlie Faumuina, James Parsons (c), Pauliasi Manu
Reserves: Matt Moulds, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Sione Mafileo, Leighton Price, Murphy Taramai, Billy Guyton, Bryn Gatland, Melani Nanai
Referee: Angus Gardner (AUS)
Wallaby watch1:48
Super Rugby: The Kick and Chase team discuss who should be on the watchlist for Australian selection.
- May 2nd 2017
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SHARKS v FORCE in Durban, Saturday 11.05pm AEST
SHARKS (TBC)
FORCE (TBC)
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge (SA)
Clark on the weeks results4:45
Rugby: Greg Clark discusses this weeks Rugby results.
- May 1st 2017
- 3 days ago
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BULLS v CRUSADERS in Pretoria, Sunday 1.15am AEST
FORMER Waratahs star Jacques Potgieter returns from a long-term injury to start for the Bulls at flanker against the Crusaders.
Potgieter replaces Jannes Kirsten while Jan Serfontein, who was rested last week, is named on the bench.
The Bulls are now second in the South Africa 1 conference and coach Nollis Marais said his team’s mindset was much improved.
“Rugby is not only played on the field, but in the minds of teams as well,” Marais said.
“We lacked some belief when results did not reflect our effort earlier in the season, but that is not an issue any more.
“The last two wins confirmed that we can indeed compete against anyone.
“I have always said that the team is better than the results showed and the last two wins started to show that.
“We have a massive hurdle to overcome on Saturday (local time) though, as the Crusaders have been setting a number of benchmarks to other teams this year.
“They remain a classy side and despite not having Sam Whitelock and Kieran Read available for this match, remain one of the top teams in the competition.”
BULLS (15-1): Warrick Gelant, Travis Ismaiel, Jamba Ulengo, Jesse Kriel, Burger Odendaal, Tian Schoeman, Piet van Zyl, Hanro Liebenberg, Jacques Potgieter, Nick de Jager, Lood de Jager, Jason Jenkins, Trevor Nyakane, Adriaan Strauss (c), Pierre Schoeman
Reserves: Jaco Visagie, Lizo Gqoboka, Jacobie Adriaanse, RG Snyman, Jannes Kirsten, Rudy Paige, Francois Brummer, Jan Serfontein
CRUSADERS (TBC)
Referee: Nic Berry (AUS)
McKenzie slices Sunwolves 0:56
Super Rugby: Highlights from the Super Rugby.
- April 29th 2017
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JAGUARES v SUNWOLVES in Buenos Aires, Sunday 7.40am AEST
JAGUARES (TBC)
SUNWOLVES (TBC)
Referee: Jaco van Heerden (SA)
Brumbies struck by the Blues 0:50
Super Rugby: Highlights from Super Rugby.
- April 30th 2017
- 4 days ago
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BYES: BRUMBIES, KINGS
Originally published as Week 11 teams: Waratahs make four changes
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