Uys, Francis propel Grenoble into Top 14

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the past weekend’s European Champions Cup, European Challenge Cup and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.

Paul Roos, Grey College steam ahead

The weekend’s schools rugby results confirmed that Bloemfontein’s Grey College and Paul Roos Gimnasium of Stellenbosch are the season’s powerhouses as both racked up big scores against highly rated opposition, writes THEO GARRUN.

‘I don’t think of the green and gold’

Clayton Blommetjies says he was denied the chance to play for the Springboks due to the preferential treatment dished out to other players by former coach Allister Coetzee.

Two-match ban for Crusaders prop

Joe Moody has been suspended for two games after pleading guilty to striking Kurtley Beale in Christchurch.

Du Preez: Discipline let Sharks down

Sharks coach Robert du Preez bemoaned his side’s poor start against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Mitchell: Rugby’s getting a little bit tender

Bulls coach John Mitchell questioned some of the refereeing decisions in their game against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday.

‘Stormers best defensive performance’

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck hailed his team’s defence despite them going down 15-9 to the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.

Lambie faces lengthy spell on sidelines

Pat Lambie has confirmed that he could be ruled out for up to nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the European Champions Cup final on Saturday.

Mallett: Van Staden a dark horse for Boks

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the past weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams.

Hilton hold off Pretoria Boys’

Hilton College claimed their 10th successive win this season with a hard-fought 27-23 victory over Pretoria Boys’ High in Pretoria on Saturday. THEO GARRUN reports.