Former Eastern Province and Sharks centre Jeremy Ward has been invited to train with France's national squad ahead of their upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
The Bulls are bracing for a massive forward battle and French backline flair when they kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Stade Français at Loftus Versfeld.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has urged his squad to quickly move past their 57-15 defeat to the Bulls and address defensive flaws as they prepare to face La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup.
Samoa forward Theo McFarland hails the arrival of former All Blacks Shaun Stevenson, Akira Ioane, and Josh Ioane as a major boost ahead of the next Rugby World Cup.
