The Sharks have finally confirmed the signing of Springbok and Lions winger Edwill van der Merwe.
David Brits and Sebastiaan Jobb have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens squad in Singapore, where the sixth leg of HSBC SVNS will take place this weekend.
Springbok lock RG Snyman will remain in Ireland after signing a contract extension with Irish giants Leinster.
SA Rugby and FNB announced on Wednesday the broadening and deepening of their relationship with the bank becoming the principal partner of all national teams - with the FNB logo now taking centre stage on the front of all team jerseys.
Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the squad is confident they're improving and executing the right things well as they arrive in Hong Kong for their next challenge.
Former Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has identified Italy's midfield combination of Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello as a major threat for the Boks in their upcoming Test series in South Africa.