Ruan said playing in the USA was a bucket-list thing while his brother JP said playing with a new club in one of the sporting capitals of the world has massive appeal.
Kwagga Smith was reportedly the back row initially on Edinburgh's radar, but his World Cup inclusion by the Springboks left them looking elsewhere for short-term cover.
Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will be making his debut in a Free State Cheetahs jersey when he steps onto the field after being named on the bench for Saturday’s encounter.
Queensland prop Ruan Smith may miss the chance to suit up against his former club Melbourne in Saturday's Super Rugby AU sudden-death final after being sent for a COVID-19 test.
Liam Wright has reflected on Queensland rugby's ability to hang on to local talent and unearth hidden gems as they eye a Super Rugby AU title this year.
The Queensland Reds have named a youthful squad for the upcoming Super Rugby AU season as they look to build on their runners-up finish last year.
The Queensland Reds have gone down fighting in the final of Super Rugby AU, losing 28-23 to the Brumbies in Canberra.
Wallabies hopeful Hunter Paisami will start at outside centre for the Queensland Reds, pushing Jordan Petaia to the wing for the Super Rugby AU decider against the Brumbies.