They are the reigning champions. Will the Crusaders be able to defend their title?

Music from bensound.com.

Will the Waratahs turn themselves around from last year's failure of a season?

Music from bensound.com.

The Stormers will be looking to Damian Willemse to fill the hole left by Sharks-bound Robert du Preez. Will they be able to topple the other South African sides to top the conference?

Music from bensound,com.

On to our next preview. Will the Lions be able to finish atop the South African pile once more?

Music from bensound,com.

Five's alive! For today's preview, we check out the Sharks. Is Robert du Preez (the flyhalf...not the coach) the man to make this a year to remember for the Sharks?

Music from bensound.com

On to our next team preview, with Brad Thorn's Reds the focus. Will the fact the Queenslanders appear to be rebuilding make this season a tough one?

Music from bensound,com.

The gang are back with more previews, with it emerging that Matt is the second best rugby analyst in his house, Cory Jane inspired Alex to join Twitter, and Adam - who researched the wrong team initially - schools Ben on Dane Coles,

Music from bensound.com

Third time's the charm, as we now look at Rebel's chances in Super Rugby 2018. Will the infusion of Force players make them better?

Music from bensound.com.

It's time for our second Super Rugby team preview. How David Pocock's injury affect the Brumbies and where will they finish in the Aussie conference?

Music from bensound.com.

It's the first of Super Rugby team previews: Will John Mitchell help turn around the Bulls?

Music from bensound.com.