The Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has become the first foreign player to captain Yokohama Canon Eagles.

Mamelodi Sundowns have retained top spot in the Betway Premiership.

It was a rematch of the Ningbo final from three weeks ago, which saw Rybakina capture her second title of the season.

The meeting at the Stade de France offers Fabien Galthie's side a chance for revenge for the loss two years ago, which denied them a shot at World Cup glory on home soil.