2007 World Cup winner Bismarck du Plessis has announced his return to franchise rugby in South Africa with a move to the Bulls.
Bulls head coach Jake White looks like he is closing in on adding another Springbok veteran to the blue ranks in Pretoria - according to reports in South Africa.
When the Lions returned to Super Rugby in 2014, they introduced a new group of ‘no-name brand’ players to the game in South Africa - write Jan de Konnig for Rugby 365.
James Mollentze was one of the standout prospects for the South African U20 team earlier this year and the fly-half is now set to take his considerable talents to the Lions.
Heyneke Meyer's first season at Stade Francais was a divisive one and the South African's latest ruse is recruiting two South African internationals to help steady the club for 2019/20.
Sevu Reece crossed for two tries and set up another for Braydon Ennor as the Crusaders sent a chilling message to their Super Rugby rivals with a convincing 36-10 victory over South Africa's Lions in Christchurch on Friday.
The loss of almost 50 caps worth of Test experience may not sound that dramatic, but becomes more pronounced when you look at the Super Rugby experience that departed the Lions.
Super Rugby franchise the Lions have confirmed another six signings just weeks after the end of the Super Rugby season.
Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan will start in his first Super Rugby match of the season when the Lions host the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions and the Brumbies both grabbed late victories as a pair of red cards had a big say on two tense Super Rugby clashes.