Afrika, Basson to play in USA
American side San Diego Legion has confirmed the signings of Blitzbok Cecil Afrika and Springbok Bjorn Basson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.
American side San Diego Legion has confirmed the signings of Blitzbok Cecil Afrika and Springbok Bjorn Basson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.
Bjorn Basson will start on the left wing in one of seven changes to the Kings starting lineup to face Benetton Treviso in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Bjorn Basson will make his first start for the Kings in one of three changes to their starting XV for the clash against the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.
The Kings have named a 27-man squad for their overseas Pro14 openers against Zebre and the Dragons.
Former Stormers wing Bjorn Basson is reportedly exploring the possibility of joining the Kings ahead of the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
La Rochelle relinquished top spot after being held to a 38-38 draw by bottom-feeders Oyonnax, while Agen, Brive, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Pau and Racing 92 won in the Top 14. Shock results were the order of the day on Saturday, when – with the exception of Montpellier beating Stade Français – all the top teams failed to win against their lower-ranked… Read more →