Saffas Abroad: Duhan, Jaco, Nic light up PRO14

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the PRO14 this past weekend.

Watch: Du Preez’s stunning try

Robert du Preez beat several defenders on his way to a brilliant solo effort against the Exeter Chiefs, while Jacques Vermeulen also crashed his way over the tryline for the visitors, who extended their lead at the top of the English Premiership table this past weekend.

Read back to play in New Zealand

Counties Manukau have confirmed the signing of former All Blacks captain Kieran Read for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season.

NZ’s North vs South set for empty stadium

New Zealand Rugby’s North vs South fixture scheduled for 5 September has suffered a further setback after the government extended the Covid-19 lockdown.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Rewind: The story behind Mapimpi’s try

Take a look back as Springbok players, current teammates and Makazole Mapimpi himself reflect on the emotions they felt after the Springbok wing scored ‘that’ try in last year’s World Cup final.

Watch: Vunipola explains why he did not kneel

Billy Vunipola provides an explanation of his reasoning behind opting not to take a knee based on religious reasons.

Watch: Duhan’s brilliant assist for Groom

Edinburgh wing Duhan van der Merwe beat several defenders before providing a classy one-handed offload for Nic Groom’s second try during Saturday’s victory over Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.

Watch: The Sharks’ Jerusalema challenge

In anticipation of the imminent return of domestic rugby and to spread some positivity, the Sharks put their own spin on the viral, proudly South African track.

Four-team Pro14 expansion still on for SA Rugby

In one possible proposal, SA Rugby is reportedly continuing to plan for only four of its franchises to be included in an expanded Pro16 tournament.