Bulls and Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has admitted his recent disappearing act was due to mental health struggles, as the pressures of life and rugby were getting to be "too much".
The Bulls have announced they have appointed 24-year-old Ruan Nortje as their new captain.
There should be high levels of discomfort and an element of desperation in several teams when the next phase of the United Rugby Championship gets underway this weekend.