Two uncapped players and three returnees to the Springboks Sevens squad will bring the energy needed to bounce back from a disappointing outing in Cape Town last month.
Former Springbok Zane Kirchner is the new head coach of the South Western District Eagles, the franchise confirmed this week.
It's been a time of mixed emotions and mixed fortunes for Lukhanyo Am over the past 12 months.
According to a new report, double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being courted for a coaching role in South Africa.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard has ranked his clutch kick against England at last year's global showpiece in France as the best of his career.
Foremost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with SA Rugby boss Mark Alexander hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors for South African rugby in the last decade.