No Springbok squad squad members will feature in a Rainbow Cup final or any franchise games against the British & Irish Lions.
Exciting wing Edwill van der Merwe has reportedly agreed to join the Lions from the Stormers later this year.
The Sharks kept their Rainbow Cup SA title aspirations alive with a vital bonus-point victory over the Lions on Saturday to set up a final round showdown against the Bulls in Durban next weekend.
Makazole Mapimpi made an immediate impact in his first start since returning from Japan to steer the Sharks to a vital 33-21 victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has opted for consistency, naming an unchanged starting lineup for their match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.
Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Former Lions, Sharks and Ulster utility back Louis Ludik has announced his retirement from professional rugby.
