For the almost one million South Africans who now live abroad, the rugby team the Springboks are the most powerful anchor to their homeland
After a decade of decline, Toulouse are on the brink of a new era of European domination.
Fifteen-year-old Jordan Venter was dozing on the back seat when the car carrying his mother, stepfather and two stepbrothers was smashed by a careering coal truck.
DTH van der Merwe was one of the stars when Glasgow made their 2015 Guinness title breakthrough - now he's back for seconds with the Scots after a league-winning detour at Scarlets.
A 28-9 victory over Stade Francais saw Top 14 leaders Toulouse break a league record as they extended their unbeaten run to 12 games.