The expansion of the competition from eight rounds to ten provides vital preparation for Irish, Scottish, and Welsh players ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
With the opening up of international borders, European teams have been able to travel to South Africa regularly for the first time over the last month after the visits earlier in the season to Europe from the Stormers, Bulls, Lions and Sharks.
Nick Williams has had twelve years as a professional rugby player in Europe, an odyssey the Cardiff back row traces back to a tough Auckland upbringing.
