Johnson to become player-coach
English third-division club Birmingham Moseley have confirmed the signing of former Springbok and Cheetahs player Ashley Johnson.
Johnson: Timing wasn’t right to join Bulls
Former Springbok Ashley Johnson has revealed it was primarily a ‘family decision’ to opt against the possibility of joining the Vodacom Bulls.
Paper Talk: Johnson, Mongalo linked to Bulls
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a link between the Vodacom Bulls and an England-based Springbok.
Five Boks who failed drug tests
Following Aphiwe Dyantyi’s failed drug test, JOHN GOLIATH looks at five other prominent Springboks who also tested positive for banned substances.
Johnson gets backdated suspension
Wasps forward Ashley Johnson’s backdated six-month suspension for an anti-doping violation will expire before the new season begins.
Fantastic Faf helps Sale shock Saints
Faf de Klerk inspired Sale to a shock 18-15 win over Northampton, while Gloucester, Bath, Worcester, Wasps and Exeter were all victorious in round nine of the English Premiership.
Johnson celebrates 150th cap with win
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Johnson, De Jongh help Wasps win
Wasps beat the Northampton Saints 38-22 to snap a four-game losing streak, while there were also English Premiership wins for the Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins, Saracens, Leicester Tigers and Gloucester.
