'R500K for Bok players'

THE club-versus-country debate in rugby is weer in the spotlight, with the Springboks' clash against Wales in Cardiff on 29 November coinciding with key United Rugby Championship (URC) fixtures for the four South African franchises on the same day.

- BY ROWAN CALLAGHAN

Talks over player compensation are ongoing, as the Test falls outside the international window.

The Bulls and Lions are set to meet at Loftus on 29 November, while the Stormers and Sharks will both be in Ireland for matches against Munster and Connacht, respectively.