Cobus Wiese has lifted the lid on his decision to commit his long-term future to the Bulls, while also setting out the physical standard he expects ahead of a crucial United Rugby Championship clash against Munster at Loftus Versfeld.
Makazole Mapimpi credited patience for his late heroics after scoring twice in the closing stages of his 100th appearance for the Sharks in their 45-0 United Rugby Championship win over Munster in Durban on Saturday.
Munster have completed the signing of Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe, with the 29-year-old set to arrive from the Scarlets on a two-year contract.
The Stormers preserved their flawless United Rugby Championship campaign with a stirring 27-21 victory over Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday.
Munster made it three victories from three games in this season's United Rugby Championship with a 20-19 bonus-point win against Edinburgh in Cork on Friday.
Edinburgh may hand Springbok prop Boan Venter a swift call-up for Friday's crucial URC showdown with Munster.