For the first time in 12 years, the Queensland Reds have beaten the Highlanders under the roof in Dunedin.
Former Ireland U20s lock Cormac Daly will start a Super Rugby Pacific start for the first time on Friday evening.
James O'Connor's chances of a Wallabies recall have increased with Eddie Jones at the helm.
The five Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises - the Brumbies, Reds, Rebels, Force and Waratahs - and the Fijian Drua have unveiled their squads for next season.
Former Wallaby Assistant Coach Nathan Grey has today been confirmed as the Junior Wallabies and National Academies Head Coach for 2021, and has named his opening camp squad in the process.
Matt O’Connor has been talking about the top two being Leicester’s aim this week but their recruitment hasn’t been good enough and I can see them missing out on the play-offs again.
The 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season is upon us, with 11 teams intent on knocking Saracens off their perch as reigning champions, Alex Shaw takes an in-depth look at each of them.