Scarlets defeated the Lions 32-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday, ending the Gauteng outfit's slim hopes of securing a URC playoff spot.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has provided a welcome update on Eben Etzebeth's condition after the Springbok great suffered a knee injury on Friday.
Bulls boss Jake White has confirmed that Kurt-Lee Arendse won't feature for them again this season, while admitting that he's none too pleased about it.
In cold and wet conditions at Cape Town Stadium, the Stormers delivered a dominant display to secure a 48-12 bonus-point victory over the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.
The Bulls delivered a commanding performance in Pretoria to brush aside Cardiff 45–21 in a one-sided United Rugby Championship (URC) Round 17 clash on Saturday evening.
Springbok forward Ruan Venter returns to the Lions starting XV as one of two changes made by coach Ivan van Rooyen ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Scarlets at Ellis Park on Sunday.