Also be aware of team namings, which occur from Thursdays onwards. Before you pick a player, at least check whether they are lacing up their boots for the week's action.
History repeats
It's an all-new season but history cannot be forgotten. The Highlanders and Chiefs meet tonight and across their two fixtures last season, which were split, Chiefs first-five Aaron Cruden cashed in with the boot, converting nine of 10 penalty attempts. The Hurricanes beat the Blues twice last year, Conrad Smith and Andre Taylor dotting down in both games.
If you're looking for try scorers, the Reds dotted down five times when they last played the Waratahs at home in the final round last year, and four times the year before. However, going on last week's results - a heavy defeat against the Brumbies - recent history might be a better gauge of the two sides.
Of course, there's no history surrounding new side Southern Kings, but round-two opponents the Force haven't won in South Africa since 2010.
Not too late
If you haven't created a team yet, don't worry, it's not too late. With only two games played in the "opening" week, that means just 1.5 per cent of the season is out of the way.
Best buys
Make the most of the injury replacements and buy low - Hurricanes winger Alapati Leiua (8.5) could get some decent game time with Savea and Jane out.
Stay away
The Cheetahs face the Sharks at home before heading on a road trip to face the Chiefs, Highlanders, Waratahs and Force, which looks like the toughest start for any team this year.