Former New Zealand international Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to announce he is gay.
The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.
Springbok fans can look forward to two showdowns with New Zealand in the build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
New Zealand Rugby must be careful before deciding when they will announce whether head coach Ian Foster will be retained or replaced after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
All Blacks utility back Beauden Barrett has been offered an exemption by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to continue his international career while playing for an overseas club.
Ireland wing James Lowe admits it was "a bit weird" playing against his country of birth, New Zealand, earlier this year.