The Springbok supremo is exploring ways to develop his power-laden bench further.
Sometimes a prospect just emerges who has all the tools, whilst it would be remiss to hand a black jersey based on one game, McLeod can thrust himself into the mix as a World Cup bolter this season.
The challenge for rugby to become a safer sport but still retain the elements that have made it a cherished sport to so many has been laid bare
Former All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has become the latest heavyweight star to weigh in on the RFU's controversial decision to lower tackle height in amateur rugby in England.
An unstoppable force will meet an immovable object when the Blues take on the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific final at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Captain Dalton Papalii is poised to return via the bench for the Blues in Saturday's sold-out Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders.
The five Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises - the Brumbies, Reds, Rebels, Force and Waratahs - and the Fijian Drua have unveiled their squads for next season.
Japan star Kazuki Himeno will get his first taste of action in Highlanders colours this weekend, but his Super Rugby Aotearoa debut will have to wait another fortnight.
Japan star Kazuki Himeno will get his first taste of action in Highlanders colours this weekend, but his Super Rugby Aotearoa debut will have to wait another fortnight.
Crusaders loose forward Tom Sanders, the man who caught many an eye during last year's North v South clash, will be sidelined for the next eight weeks due to a head clash suffered in an intra-squad match last week.