Overview

• Stormers handed first starts of the season to Damian Willemse at fullback and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for Friday’s URC trip to Scarlets in Llanelli.
• Sharks recalled multiple internationals for Saturday in Dublin, with Makazole Mapimpi and Ethan Hooker starting on the wings and Vincent Koch and Bongi Mbonambi named on the bench against Leinster.
• The Bulls’ touring squad features Handré Pollard, Canan Moodie and Wilco Louw, with coaches planning staggered use as players rejoin after the Rugby Championship.
• Bulls coach Johan Ackermann underscored the challenge of reintegrating Boks while adhering to World Rugby’s 30-game cap, emphasizing tailored plans to balance club needs and national duty.
• South Africa’s 29-27 win over Argentina in London sealed a first successful defence of their Rugby Championship title, with Rassie Erasmus saying significant improvements are still needed before November Tests in Europe and Japan.