The Highlanders may have lost electric fullback Finn Hurley for the season, but they have been boosted by the return of the mercurial Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens for their round nine clash with the Fijian Drua.
Englishman Jamie Adamson has been named in the Waratahs’ starting side for the first time ahead of Friday night’s clash with the Chiefs.
Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1?
Seven players will don Highlanders colours for the first time this weekend as the team gets their 2025 campaign underway in Sydney.
It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
Sean Everitt has challenged Edinburgh to ensure “a special day” for WP Nel as the veteran Scotland prop returns to where it all began to make his 200th appearance for the club on Saturday.
Edinburgh failed to take advantage of the early sending-off of Benetton debutant Matteo Minozzi as they were beaten 24-17 by the Italians in the United Rugby Championship.
Henry Immelman sent a last-gasp penalty wide as Edinburgh suffered an agonising 33-31 defeat in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls in Pretoria. With Darcy Graham scoring a hat-trick, the Scottish side had fought back from an early 15-0 deficit.
Eddie Jones has confirmed that Ford and Daly will miss the Stadio Olimpico showdown because of respective achilles and shin problems.
There were wins for Ulster and Edinburgh over the Scarlets and Newcastle Falcons in the European Champions Cup on Friday.
