Kings score the ball

He returns the kick and sets the line-out on the halfway

Cronje gets the game underway with a deep kick that is fielded by Hodge

Both sides are out as we await the kick-off

A late change for the Rebels sees captain Nic Stirzaker being replaced by Mick Snowden. Colby Faingaa will lead the side, while Will Miller replaces Stirzaker on the bench.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this Super Rugby clash between The Southern Kings and The Melbourne Rebels. The Kings head into the match off the back of a historic victory over the Waratahs in Round 9 of Super Rugby, while the Rebels needed a late Reece Hodge penalty to draw against the Sharks in Durban. The Kings have made one change from the side that beat the Waratahs with Martin Bezuidenhout replacing Michael Willemse at hooker. The Rebels have made four changes to their team with a few experienced campaigners returning to the match day 23.