A quartet of the world's best loosehead props have progressed through to the second round in a vote to determine the best No. 1 on the planet.
Sale Sharks have failed in their bid to sign Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff after the Stormers put together package worth nearly R3m more a season for the player to stay in South Africa.
One South African star could be set to turn down big money in England and instead stay in South Africa, as one of the first to agree to terms under South African Rugby's new player contracting model.
Steven Kitshoff has been forced to make way for the returning Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, but South Africa's coach is happy with his decision.
Joe Moody and Steven Kitshoff have been bundled out of the running to be named the world's best loosehead prop by fans in an online poll.
Siya Kolisi's wife has taken to social media to confirm that she had contracted Covid-19, warning others to take the virus seriously.
The Bulls stormed to a 39-6 win over the Stormers in a Super Rugby Unlocked match that was abandoned after 64 minutes due to lightning on Saturday.
The Green Team claim bragging rights with a hard-fought 25-9 win over the Gold team at Newlands on Saturday.