It’s been a chaotic week in rugby — both on and off the pitch. We dive into Jan Hendrik Wessels’ ban and what it means for the Bulls and the URC, before turning our attention to Ireland’s looming showdown with New Zealand. With Leinster’s URC struggles raising questions and the All Blacks on the horizon, could Irish rugby be heading for a mini-crisis? Or is this just a bump before the big stage? We also review URC Round 5 results, predict the Top 8 and eventual winner, and look ahead to the autumn internationals, including key fixtures and Springbok squad depth — who steps in at fullback if Willemse is sidelined?