European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) chief executive Jacques Raynaud revealed there will be no changes to the Champions Cup format until at least 2030.
SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer hopes the introduction of the Club World Cup will force South African teams to take the Champions Cup seriously.
Sharks loosehead prop Ox Nche is the new No. 1 in the URC Top 100 - the ranking system which reflects performances across the URC, EPCR competitions and international rugby.