Akker van der Merwe

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 23: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland makes a break to score his sides 5th try after being fed a pass from Finn Russell during the warm up match between Scotland and Georgia ahead of the Guinness Six Nations tournament at Murrayfield Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

How Saffa forced his way into Lions selection

One South African-born player was included in Warren Gatland’s 36-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour. Here’s a roadmap of how he worked his way into contention for selection.

J-L du Preez in the Premiership

Prominent Saffas absent from Covid-hit Sale Sharks team

The three Du Preez brothers and captain Jono Ross are the only South Africans who have been included in the Sale Sharks’ match 23 for their clash with the Worcester Warriors on Wednesday.

Lood de Jager clutching his shoulder in pain

Sale debut for De Jager delayed

World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager will only feature for new club Sale Sharks in 2020 after sustaining a shoulder injury during the Springboks’ World Cup final win over England.