South Africa wings Canan Moodie and Makazole Mapimpi have been selected to start for their respective Currie Cup sides this weekend after being released by the Springboks.
Springboks back-rower Marco van Staden has named his new club 67 days after it was confirmed by Leicester that they had agreed on terms to release him early from his contract. The 27-year-old last featured for the Tigers nine months ago.
Zebre Parma have signed Richard Kriel from the Bulls, the Italian club have confirmed. The fullback has signed a one year contract with the option of a second.
Jake White's Bulls have confirmed that they have signed utility back Wandisile Simelane from URC rivals the Lions.
There's a rather ironic twist to the named Strong Carling Champions Team, a fan voted composite side who will take on Italy A on Saturday at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
