Having played for Saracens for 11 years, former scrum-half Neil de Kock spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey in Stellenbosch about how his former North London employers have started the season and the changes to European competition with South African teams joining the party.
Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been handed a four-week ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded United Rugby Championship game against Leinster.
Japanese club Kobe Steelers have announced the signing of South Africa international and Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee ahead of the upcoming season of Japan League One campaign.
Glasgow Warriors have strengthened their front-row options ahead of the upcoming United Rugby Championship clash against Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun with prop Lucio Sordoni and hooker Gregor Hiddleston agreeing contracts with the club.
Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki has been handed an eight-week ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded United Rugby Championship game against Sotrmers.