The Springbok Women's Sevens suffered a heartbreaking one-point loss against Great Britain in the ninth-place play-off match to remain winless at the Hong Kong Sevens.
The Springbok Sevens' quest for a first title at the Hong Kong Sevens was thwarted by Australia on Saturday, with the team in yellow outlasting a depleted Blitzbok side 15-0.
Ireland are set to host New Zealand and Joe Schmidt's Australia during a tantalising four-match series against southern hemisphere opposition in November.
Italy winger Louis Lynagh contributed to a remarkable comeback that saw the Azzurri beat Scotland for the first time in nine years, moving them above Australia.
Rugby Australia has released the 23 recommendations from the external review conducted into the Wallabies' 2023 season, including the Rugby World Cup.
Former Springbok Victor Matfield is set to feature as a coaching consultant for Japan under head coach Eddie Jones.