A storied rugby institution, the Irish representation from Ulster has fallen away to a trickle in recent years and that is a concern
The flow of coaching talent from - and back to - South Africa underscores the shrewd calculation of their all-conquering supremo.
The Stormers have signed loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks ahead of next season.
The prop, who missed the entire 2024 Test season, had returned to the Stormers following a short post-World Cup 2023 stay at Ulster.
...more than half the match-day 23s in this Six Nations have ripped a page out of the Springboks’ award-winning playbook in the hope of replicating their success
There are signs South Africa's fabled juggernauts may be fading as they enter their twilight years in the scrummage.
Enforced rotation, poor results, and logistical and political issues have raised questions over the viability of South African Champions Cup involvements.
Springboks back Manie Libbok, versatile forward Keke Morabe and Ben-Jason Dixon are likely to miss this weekend's important clash at Twickenham Stoop against Harlequins.