Rugby news outlets said on Aug 15 that two active Springbok scrum-halves are the subject of transfer talk. The two Sale Sharks and the Stormers are said to be monitoring the No. 9 players. Sources did not confirm any formal offers, however the clubs are said to be in contact with the players’ agents. Unconfirmed talk additionally suggests the Springboks could return to South Africa, with the Stormers mentioned as a potential landing spot. The speculation trails latest displays that have boosted their standing of the two halfbacks in the United Rugby Championship. No official statements have emerged by either club.