Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.
Exeter Chiefs have suspended head coach Rob Hunter and backline coach Ali Hepher pending a full review following a record 79-17 defeat to Gloucester on Sunday.
Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams will be sidelined for the next few weeks as he recovers from a neck injury that has flared up once again.
Leinster have received a timely boost in Springbok RG Snyman ahead of their Champions Cup semifinal clash against Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Head coach John Dobson has praised his Stormers side for a performance he described as "championship calibre" following their emphatic 56–5 victory over Benetton at Cape Town Stadium.
The Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers have been assured of their participation in the United Rugby Championship for the next four years.