Springboks stars are taking big pay cuts to return to South Africa, with a number of current internationals opting to end their stint in Japan.

Unlike England and New Zealand, SA Rugby have no laws preventing players from plying their trade abroad if they want to be eligible for Test rugby.

However, some of them are still deciding to head back home next season despite the reduction in salary which comes with that decision.

It was announced last week that Pieter-Steph du Toit will end his time in Asia and sign join a South African side after the Rugby World Cup,

Read the full article from Planet Rugby here.