Springbok and Lions star Ruan Venter has received a four-match ban following his red card against the Sharks in Durban last week.
Retired Springbok Steven Kitshoff has defended his former teammate and fellow World Cup winner Willie le Roux after recent criticism.
Former All Black and current commentator Murray Mexted believes that All Blacks jobs will be on the line when Scott Robertson and his charges visit South Africa later this year.
The intensity that was evident for all to see in the Stormers v Bulls derby is the reason the Springboks win Rugby World Cups, says director of rugby John Dobson.
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says the magnitude of the north–south rivalry has quickly become clear to him as the Stormers prepare to host the Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday evening.
Springbok forward Jean-Luc du Preez is primed to make his Bordeaux-Begles debut after recovering from a knee injury suffered in September.