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.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi admitted that his side is determined to beat New Zealand as the two teams lock horns with each other in the opening two rounds of the Rugby Championship.