The Springbok Sevens team came back from 19 points down to draw against France and then scored six tries against Japan on Day One of the HSBC Canada Sevens.
SA Rugby is set to introduce a Blue Card concussion system in domestic matches with an eye towards adopting a zero-tolerance stance towards head injuries.
Springbok forward Deon Fourie will lead a Stormers team welcoming back several key figures for Saturday's United Rugby Championship encounter with the Sharks in Durban.
Bulls boss Jake White says he sees things completely differently after his near-death experience and is excited to return to work with the Pretoria outfit.
Eben Etzebeth has been justly rewarded for his excellent performances throughout 2022 by being voted SA Rugby's Player of the Year.
SA Rugby has lifted the lid on the domestic calendar for the coming year, which will include an expanded Currie Cup competition.