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Lood de Jager is to leave the Bulls and join Premiership side Sale Sharks, where the South Africa lock has signed a three-year contract.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the five nominees for the European Player of the Year all turn out for Champions Cup finalists Leinster or Saracens.
There will be two Sextons in the Pro14 next season after Johnny's younger brother Jerry agreed to join Southern Kings from Jersey Reds.
David Strettle will bring his rugby career to an end next month after 17 years as a professional.
Rugby Australia will hold a weekend hearing to determine whether its decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract can be upheld.
After Billy Vunipola was confronted by a fan in a Munster shirt on Saturday, the Irish province distanced themselves from the supporter.
Leinster remain on course to retain their European Champions Cup crown, but Garry Ringrose believes Saracens will be tough final opponents.
Holders Leinster will have the chance to retain their European Champions Cup crown after defeating Toulouse in Dublin on Sunday.
Morgan Parra kicked 16 points but Clermont Auvergne survived a late scare against Harlequins to progress in the European Challenge Cup.
La Rochelle progressed to the European Challenge Cup final for the first time as they edged past Sale Sharks in the last four.
