The former England and Lions loose-head is in advanced talks to secure a move across the English Channel to join Top 14 new boys Vannes.
Rassie Erasmus will look to the lessons learnt the last time South Africa entered the run up to rugby's greatest tournament
SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2018: In the first instalment of our 15-part build-up to the Super Rugby season, we start with the South African Conference and look at the Lions.