Afrika set for lengthy layoff
Cecil Afrika is set to miss the next four World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments after suffering a knee injury in training earlier in the week.
Key players commit to WP
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is one of several players who have committed their long-term futures to WP Rugby.
Hall blow for Kings
The Kings look unlikely to secure the services of scrumhalf James Hall for Super Rugby.
Aplon extends Grenoble stay
Fullback Gio Aplon has signed a three-year contract extension to remain at Grenoble until the end of 2020.
De Wit setback for Stormers
The Stormers have suffered an injury blow ahead of Super Rugby after new signing Steph de Wit broke his ankle in training on Tuesday.
Steyn banned for four weeks
Frans Steyn has been handed a four-week ban for his dangerous tackle on Leinster's Johnny Sexton during Montpellier's Champions Cup clash last weekend.
Davids to debut for Blitzboks
South Africa U20 star Zain Davids is set to make his Springbok Sevens debut at next weekend's Wellington Sevens.
Scotland call on Du Preez
Uncapped flank Cornell du Preez is one of four South African-born players in Scotland's 37-man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.
Les Bleus stick with Spedding
South African-born Scott Spedding has been included in France's 32-man Six Nations squad.
Cruden to earn big
Aaron Cruden will become the third highest paid rugby player in the world after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract with Montpellier.
