The Flying Fijians and the Tongan 'Ikale Tahi have both made changes to their teams for the final pool matches at the Rugby World Cup in France this weekend.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning lock Sam Whitelock has signed a two-year contract with Pau, where he will join his younger brother Luke after the World Cup, the club announced on Wednesday.
Should the Cheetahs progress to the playoffs of the Challenge Cup on Sunday, it would represent the greatest underdog act in a painful three years for the franchise.
Chris Apoua was ready to give up on his rugby dream earlier this year, now he is one of the Southland Stags' standout players and is on the Super Rugby radar.
Former Highlanders halfback Josh Renton signs with Southland Stags for 2021 NPC stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.