Ronan O'Gara will take the next step in his coaching career with Top 14 side La Rochelle after the Irishman opted to leave the Crusaders.
Brodie Retallick will remain with New Zealand Rugby until 2023, a contract that includes a stint in Japan.
Toulon-bound back Nehe Milner-Skudder will not give up in his bid to play in the World Cup despite requiring more surgery.
The Chiefs and the All Blacks should be boosted by Brodie Retallick's return to fitness after "a long eight weeks".
Israel Folau's claims that Rugby Australia has acted unprofessionally have drawn a strong retort by the ruling body.
Sebastian Cancelliere and Emiliano Boffelli each scored two tries apiece as the Jaguares wrapped up a deserved win against the Sharks.
The Lions are used to reaching the Super Rugby showpiece match but a 37-17 defeat to the Hurricanes has endangered their play-off hopes
The Crusaders ensured they will finish top of the table in Super Rugby after battering the Rebels on Saturday.
There was late drama in both Super Rugby matches on Friday, with Scott Higginbotham the hero for the Reds in their win over the Blues.
Sacked by Rugby Australia last month for anti-homosexual comments, Israel Folau is now filing applications with the Fair Work Commission.
Vaea Fifita's red card for a high tackle on Dan du Preez was not overturned at a SANZAAR judicial committee hearing.
Number eight Warren Whiteley hopes to play some part in the Currie Cup to prove his fitness ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
The Lions overcame South African rivals Stormers 41-22 in an exhilarating Super Rugby clash in Johannesburg.
The Crusaders were 20-0 up midway through the first half, but the Chiefs rolled up their sleeves to pull off an unlikely victory.
The Blues looked set to claim a dramatic Super Rugby win over the Bulls, but Harry Plummer failed to convert a late penalty.
Springboks playmaker Elton Jantjies will miss the Lions' Super Rugby meeting with the Stormers due to a "breach of team protocol".