Bok Watch: Kolbe, Esterhuizen star in finals

A closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around Europe in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Kolbe’s Toulouse crowned French champions

Cheslin Kolbe kicked a 50-metre drop goal as Toulouse beat La Rochelle 18-8 in the final to be crowned French Top 14 champions on Friday.

Bok duo extend France stay

Australian colossus Will Skelton and the fleet-footed South African pair of Raymond Rhule and Dillyn Leyds have extended their contracts with La Rochelle, the Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

Bok Watch: Du Preez twins shine as Boks sweat over Duane

The Du Preez twins shone for Sale while Makazole Mapimpi marked his return from Japan with a fantastic performance for the Sharks on a weekend that was marred by Duane Vermeulen’s injury.

Bok Watch: Pollard fires as Kolbe suffers injury scare

A closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Kolbe try among Europe’s best

Springbok and Toulouse back Cheslin Kolbe is among the nominees for the European Champions Cup Try of the Season.

Five Saffas in Japanese Top League XV of the season

Five South Africans have been named in the Japanese Top League team of the season, including three Rugby World Cup winners.

Challenge Cup final: Pollard back, Wiese starts for Tigers

Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach are among the Springboks who will feature in the European Challenge Cup final as Montpellier face the Leicester Tigers.

Watch: Former Junior Bok scrumhalf helps Stade go sixth

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall continued his impressive form in France by scoring a try to help Stade Francais beat Montpellier.

Watch: Jantjies picks up points hall in Top 14

Elton Jantjies scored 19 points with the boot as he faced off against Finn Russell in Pau’s clash with Racing 92 on Friday evening.