When South Africa kicks off its latest Junior World Championship campaign at home to Georgia in Stellenbosch on June 24, it will be two days after the 11th anniversary of their 22-16 final win over New Zealand in Cape Town in 2012 – the last time the tournament was held in that country.

As the world of rugby keeps revolving, here are some of the biggest transfers, rumours and news pieces from the past week in Rugby.

Set your calendars, and mark your days. The rugby scene for just about every type of fan, from club and international to casual and diehard, is about to ramp up all across the globe.

Kieran Crowley has named four uncapped front-row players for his Italy squad of 34 for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations, while also recalling Gloucester back-rower Jake Pollederi.