Stormers tighthead prop Neethling Fouche has turned down significant interest from several overseas clubs to agree a three-year contract extension with the club.
There are signs South Africa's fabled juggernauts may be fading as they enter their twilight years in the scrummage.
If fielding 51 South Africa players in 2024, including 12 debutants, was not already staggering enough, there are plenty more players that Rassie Erasmus could select this year.
Carbon-copy tries from Joseph Dweba, powering over from two mauls, and a smart Suleiman Hartzenberg finish gave the hosts a 15-0 interval lead in Cape Town.
A Jordan Hendrikse penalty gave Sharks a 20-17 victory over Bulls in the United Rugby Championship.
Having missed last year’s Rugby World Cup through non-selection, his 2024 international year was cut short after just two appearances.
The South African kingpin knows he must rejuvenate his squad, but which ageing warriors will be cut loose?
Like a great siege engine capable of flattening a fortress, Rassie Erasmus has built a destructive rugby machine. For the series decider against Ireland in Durban...