The Stormers have confirmed the arrival of double World Cup-winning Springbok Cobus Reinach for the 2025/26 season.
The Sharks are counting the cost of their defeat to Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup after a further three Springboks were ruled out of action.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel fired the Canon Eagles to victory in the Japan Rugby League One this weekend, scoring two tries against Kwagga Smith's Shizuoka Blue Revs.
Former Springbok coaches Nick Mallett and Gary Gold predict that Rassie Erasmus may introduce several more exciting talents to the Springboks this year.
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in Japan this weekend.
Springbok behemoth Eben Etzebeth did not shy away from the fact that coach Rassie Erasmus and his team are eyeing what would be an historic third consecutive Rugby World Cup title.