Moves for JP and Zane

JP Pietersen is will not feature in the Absa Currie Cup for the Sharks this season.

Pietersen will be allowed to play his rugby in Japan.

The winger will be available for the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season and will return to the Sharks ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby campaign.

Zane Kirchner, meanwhile, will leave the Vodacom Bulls later this year.

Kirchner has signed a two-year contract with Irish club Leinster.

The Bulls are waiting for news on Paul Willemse.

The lock forward has a knee injury and appears doubtful for their Super Rugby date with the Waratahs this weekend.

The Bulls will host the Australian franchise at Loftus on Saturday.

Kickoff is at 17h05.

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