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The 2010 Super 14 pits the best franchise sides from New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in the toughest provincial competition in world rugby.
After winning two of the last three titles, the Bulls will be looking to clinch their third tournament victory this season, but competition across the board is going to be tougher than ever, especially with Dan Carter and Matt Giteau rejoining the Crusaders and Brumbies respectively.
Encapsulating 94 action-packed games across three and a half months, the Super 14 provides rugby fans with a mouth-watering start to the season.