Wales coach Shaun Edwards has urged focus on this year's World Cup and not his next career move following comments by Wayne Pivac.
Nicky Smith was linked with the likes of Cardiff Blues, Sale Sharks and Gloucester, but the prop is staying with his home region.
The Bulls have confirmed another star player is to depart, with Jesse Kriel signing with Canon Eagles in Japan.
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has welcomed reports that Warren Gatland will coach the Lions in South Africa in two years' time.