Springbok No 8 Aseza Hele can't wait to get on the plane on Wednesday for their trip to Europe, which includes Tests against Canada and Spain.
England forwards coach Richard Cockerill has hit back at calls in New Zealand to outlaw the maul by declaring they will continue to use an important weapon in their arsenal.
Cornal Hendricks says the Bulls are buzzing after welcoming back coach Jake White and Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi to the team.
Former New Zealand international Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to announce he is gay.
Stormers head coach John Dobson was frustrated with his team's first-half performance against Clermont but was happy his second-half substitutions made a difference.