South African coaches have raised alarms about demanding player schedules and travel pressures following a brutal weekend for their teams in the Champions Cup.
Bulls boss Jake White did not hold back when expressing his disappointment at then their Champions Cup loss to Northhampton Saints in Pretoria on Saturday.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has sung the praises of Aphelele Fassi, who is cementing himself as South Africa's premier fullback.
68-times capped All Black Jordie Barrett is eager to impress at Leinster in Ireland this season.
Munster picked up a much-needed 17-10 victory over the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash at Thomond Park that was just their third victory of the URC campaign.
The Sharks held off a late Stormers fightback to beat their coastal rivals 21-15 in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Kings Park on Saturday.