It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O’Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.
There will be three Du Preez brothers – including twins – and identical Curry twins at Sale Sharks next season.
The race for the Premiership’s last play-off space is hotting up and Harlequins put down their marker by beating Leicester Tigers.
Anthony Watson was back in Premiership action on Friday, but Newcastle Falcons’ time in the top flight looks to be coming to an end.
Anthony Watson has not played since the 2018 Six Nations but will finally return to the Bath team this weekend.
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.
La Rochelle progressed to the European Challenge Cup final for the first time as they edged past Sale Sharks in the last four.
Worcester Warriors and Bristol Bears eased their relegation fears, leaving Newcastle Falcons needing a great escape to avoid the drop.
Jake Pope will be given a “fair chance to redeem himself” by Sale Sharks when he returns from a drugs suspension.
With little free-flowing rugby on show, Sale Sharks were grateful to AJ MacGinty’s boot as they defeated Harlequins.
Connacht were blown away in the first half as Sale Sharks booked their place in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals.
Two tries from Will Skelton helped Premiership title hopefuls Saracens fight back to beat Harlequins 27-20 at London Stadium on Saturday.
Saracens suffered a second defeat in three at Bath, while Sale Sharks piled on the agony for Leicester Tigers.
Leicester Tigers limped to defeat at Saracens, meaning the victors once again sit top of the Premiership.
Saracens welcomed Billy Vunipola back for Friday’s trip to Sale Sharks but he could not inspire them to Premiership victory.