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John Smit ended his playing career as a flyhalf.
Queensland Reds captain James Horwill and fullback Luke Morahan return to the starting line-up for Saturday's crucial Super Rugby contest.
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph made three changes to the team to play the Bulls in a Super Rugby Round 14 match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Referees have been instructed to take a 'responsible approach' to illegal tactics at the maul.
The Highlanders may be stuck at the foot of the table, with just one win from 10 starts, but they still pose a major threat to even the best teams.
It is derby day in Australasia. Yes, the first two matches on Saturday provide us with two of the biggest derbies in Super Rugby.
The Stormers will have to rely on set-piece dominance if they are to end their Australasian Super Rugby tour on a winning note.
Code-swapping revelation Israel Folau will try to grab a final chance to impress national selectors Saturday.
Scrumhalf Alby Mathewson will return to the Western Force's starting line-up to face the Sharks in Perth on Friday.
The Australian Rugby Union, still reeling from the Kurtley Beale saga, have been thrown into turmoil once again.
The Brumbies made two changes to their starting line-up for the crucial all-Australian derby with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
Paddy Ryan will make his fourth start this season in the Waratahs' all-Australian derby with the Brumbies this Saturday.
A number of experienced campaigners return to the Blues starting XV for Saturday's heavyweight clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
The Stormers and the Sharks both end their overseas tours with tricky fixtures in Australia on Friday.
The Stormers may have lost some serious muscle, which means they will be banking on brains more than brawn this week.
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The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
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