Gloucester Rugby confirmed the acquisition of Springbok World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026/2027 season.
The Vodacom Bulls received some welcome news amidst their tumultuous season as Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse returned to the side following a stint on the sidelines due to concussion protocols.
DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has expressed his delight at the return of two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, describing his homecoming as a major boost for the Cape Town-based franchise.
Thirty-two-year-old Neethling Fouche says that it will be a bonus for him to run out at his fabled homeground of DHL Stadium to rapturous applause as he brings up his 100th appearance for the Stormers against the Lions this coming weekend.
Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall and player Andy Onyeama-Christie expressed their admiration for the Sharks, noting that despite the team’s difficult start, they still expected a major challenge from a strong, quality side.
Stormers head coach John Dobson heaped praise on his powerful pack and hailed the tremendous talent they have at their disposal following the Stormers’ impressive victory over Bayonne on Saturday.
Sharks coach John Plumtree has confirmed that his Springbok players are expected to be available for their next match against English giants Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.
Springbok and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-match ban after being found guilty of intentional contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann in South Africa’s 73-0 victory against Wales last Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus says he has no problem with the possibility that Springboks may face All Blacks in the quarter-finals of the 2027 Rugby World Cup — a scenario that would recreate the drama of the 2023 final.