Wallabies George Smith and Pat McCabe kept their hopes of facing the British and Irish Lions alive after scans revealed their injuries were not as bad as initially feared.
Ulster have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of New Zealand-born prop Bronson Ross from Coventry.
Pat McCabe has been rewarded with a new two-year deal to remain with the Australian Rugby Union and the Brumbies.
Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British
Jonny Wilkinson will do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions.
The Cheetahs can do themselves a huge favour and watch a few re-runs of the Southern Kings' win over the Highlanders.
Sharks coach John Plumtree says breaking their five-match losing streak in their final game on tour has done wonders for the team’s morale.
Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler have been added to the England squad for the tour of South America.
It may not have been the most aesthetically pleasing performance, but the Cheetahs' win over the Reds earned them top spot in our weekly selection.
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the tour to Australia.
Kings flank Jacques Engelbrecht has been cleared for the game against the Cheetahs on Saturday, while Andries Strauss' shoulder injury has shown remarkable improvement.
Although Jacques Potgieter and Dean Greyling will return for the Bulls against the Sharks this weekend, there is still doubt over Zane Kirchner's availability.
Samoan international James So'oialo has agreed to join Irish side Connacht in the summer.
Wasps have signed Army prop Ricky Reeves on a one-year deal.
Israel Folau wants to emulate Jason Robinson and become the latest rugby league convert to star in a Lions Test series.
