Watch: Unlocking defences

Featuring the likes of Lood de Jager, Brodie Retallick and RG Snyman, here’s a compilation of when rugby’s tall men get to stretch their legs.

Leinster boss warns SA of ‘war on two fronts’

Leo Cullen says South African teams have the luxury of “recharging their batteries” while the Europeans battle in two competitions simultaneously.

Saffas Abroad: De Allende powers Munster to Euro quarters

Damian de Allende produced a performance showcasing his world-class status as South Africans enjoyed varied success in the European Champions Cup round of 16 second legs over the weekend.

Watch: Australia hooker handed 11-week ban for this tackle!

Former Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu was suspended for 11 weeks after receiving his second red card of the season during a match between Stade Francais and Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.

Watch: World-class bloopers

Even some of the best players in world rugby aren’t immune to the occasional brain fade or unforced error.

Saffas Abroad: Mixed fortunes for Boks in Europe

Duane Vermeulen’s Ulster and Trevor Nyakane’s Racing 92 were victorious, while Faf de Klerk’s Sale Sharks and Damian de Allende’s Munster suffered defeat in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

Watch: Fastest yellow cards in rugby

Following England lock Charlie Ewels receiving the quickest red card in Six Nations history, take a look at this compilation of players who were slightly more fortunate.

Watch: Crunching tackles megamix

Take a look at this compilation of superbly-timed, monstrous tackles featuring the likes of Faf de Klerk, Justin Geduld and Courtney Lawes.

Should Boks be worried about De Allende?

It is unclear when Springbok centre Damian de Allende will return from injury as Munster have confirmed he is doubtful for the European Champions Cup playoffs in April.

Multi-million rand offer tabled for Gelant

A French club is believed to have tabled a lucrative offer to lure Warrick Gelant from Cape Town to Paris.