Montpellier march on
Montpellier thrashed Agen 45-20 to return to winning ways in the Top 14, while there were also wins for Oyonnax, Bordeaux, Castres, Pau and Racing.
Montpellier thrashed Agen 45-20 to return to winning ways in the Top 14, while there were also wins for Oyonnax, Bordeaux, Castres, Pau and Racing.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches, which involved South African players.
Saracens thumped Oyonnax 55-13 in London on Saturday, while Wasps, Toulon, Stade Français and Bordeaux all won their European Champions Cup matches.
Damian de Allende has sustained a serious ankle injury while playing for the Kintetsu Liners in Japan and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Demetri Catrakilis converted Paul Willemse's stoppage-time try as Montpellier beat the Cardiff Blues 23-22 in their European Challenge Cup clash on Thursday.
New Zealand Rugby will implement the two-referee system in the National Provincial Championship on a trial basis next year.
John Mitchell was snubbed by the Stormers because of his 'poor people skills', according to Thelo Wakefield.
The Jaguars (Los Jaguares) have officially been unveiled as Argentina's Vodacom Super Rugby franchise that will compete in the tournament from 2016.
MJ Smith has been appointed as head coach of the Free State Cheetahs for their 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
South Africa will face hosts New Zealand, Scotland and Russia at the Wellington Sevens in January 2016.