As nine teams head into the Round 19 with Finals Series aspirations, we pause to reflect on those players who will be leaving Super Rugby, or playing for new teams next year.
Following talks with the Medical Officers of its three National Unions, SANZAR has implemented the enhanced Head Injury Assessment that was introduced by the IRB.
The two South African derby matches for Round 16 finished with the underdogs taking victory, which now means that only one side from the Republic will reach the next stage of the season.
The Sharks returned from their Australasian tour at the top of the Super Rugby log while the Bulls and Stormers continued their good home form this weekend.
The Stormers claimed their fifth win of the Super Rugby season on Saturday with a clinical 33-0 victory over the Cheetahs in difficult conditions at DHL Newlands.
Vice-captain Schalk Burger and captain Jean de Villiers are both back in the Stormers team for Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands.
Former Springbok forward Hilton Lobberts has been named on the Cheetahs bench for Saturday's clash with the Stormers, but Drotské's XV remains unchanged.
With four teams in the bottom seven of 2014 Super Rugby, South African teams have had what is equating to be the worst Australasian collective touring record since the tournament begun.