Four months after his entrance as an All Black, Sonny Bill Williams will play his first game of Super rugby.

Sonny Bill Williams will make his debut for the Crusaders against the Waratahs in Nelson on Friday night.

Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his Crusaders Super Rugby debut this weekend.

Waratahs skipper Phil Waugh appears likely to make a shock appearance in Super Rugby this weekend.

NSW Waratahs coach Chris Hickey says he's puzzled as to why Queensland are so keen on claiming the underdog tag.

Those underwhelmed by the record of four Australian teams are suspicious of the Rebels.

NSW Waratahs have scoffed at a claim that competition newcomers Melbourne Rebels could introduce some radical tactics in Friday's Super Rugby opener.

NSW Waratahs strike weapon Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of Friday's Super Rugby opener against the Melbourne Rebels.