Utility back David Kriel will leave the Vodacom Bulls after six seasons to join French club La Rochelle, with his contract beginning in July, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Stormers star Hacjivah Dayimani revealed that he worked on developing skills on the wing during his time with Racing 92 in France.
Springboks star RG Snyman will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured ACL, his club side Leinster have confirmed.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen urged his side to use the momentum they have from the United Rugby Championship in their Challenge Cup clash against Connacht.
Stormers head coach John Dobson has backed Warrick Gelant amid growing criticism of the fullback's high-profile mistakes.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann admits their 34-31 bonus-point victory has significantly boosted their prospects as the United Rugby Championship heads towards the playoff phase.