FRIDAY
HIGHLANDERS V CHEETAHS
Invercargill (*5.35pm)
FORCE V SHARKS
Perth (*9.05pm)
Perth (*9.05pm)
SATURDAY
HURRICANES V BULLS
Wellington (*3.30pm)
HURRICANES V BULLS
Wellington (*3.30pm)
CHIEFS V BLUES
Hamilton (*5.35pm)
Hamilton (*5.35pm)
WARATAHS V CRUSADERS
Sydney (*7.40pm)
Sydney (*7.40pm)
Last week, news stories claimed the Blues were wary of the "wounded" Waratahs. This week, news stories claimed the Crusdaders are wary of the "wounded" Waratahs. The Crusaders are so wary, they have decided to rest genius playmaker Daniel Carter - but said he is suffering from a neck injury (Carter wasn't too fussed by his neck when I spoke to him on Tuesday). You can't blame the champs - the NSW line-up looks like a battered Holden running on an old Morris Minor engine. Carter's replacement Steve Brett was the form flyhalf for the first seven rounds of the competition and will have no problems asserting dominance. Those hoping for an upset should stay at home and watch Rocky. Those wanting to see brilliant attacking rugby should go along and watch the Crusaders put on a show.
Waratahs (likely): Kurtley Beale, Peter Hewat, Lote Tuqiri, Morgan Turinui, Lachlan Turner, Sam Norton-Knight, Brett Sheehan, David Lyons, Tim Davidson, Rocky Elsom, Will Caldwell, Ben Hand, Alastair Baxter, Adam Freier (captain), Benn Robinson. Reser
ves: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Matt Dunning, Beau Robinson, Josh Valentine, Sam Harris, Ben Jacobs (one to be added).Crusaders: Leon MacDonald, Rico Gear, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger, Scott Hamilton, Stephen Brett, Kevin Senio, Mose Tuiali'i, Richard McCaw (captain), Reuben Thorne, Chris Jack, Ross Filipo, Campbell Johnstone, Corey Flynn, Wyatt Crockett. Reserves: Ti'i Paulo, Ben Franks, Michael Paterson, Kieran Read Johnny Leo'o, Andrew Ellis, Caleb Ralph.
Ref: C Joubert (SA) -->
Ref: C Joubert (SA) -->
SUNDAY
LIONS V BRUMBIES
Johannesburg (*1am)
LIONS V BRUMBIES
Johannesburg (*1am)
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