Saffas hit ground running in Premiership
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the English Premiership this past weekend.
Wasps sting wasteful Saints
Josh Bassett scored two tries as Wasps claimed a crucial 34-21 bonus-point win over the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.
Lood earns maiden start for Saffa-laden Sale Sharks
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
English club capture Saffa prop
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Maks van Dyk for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
English clubs must protect Lions players
UK rugby scribe Daniel Schofield believes English Premiership clubs must provide proper time for rest to its leading players, especially in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.
Premiership to accept extended Test window
English Premiership clubs have reluctantly accepted World Rugby’s plan to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.
Saffa lock makes French switch
Stade Français have confirmed the signing of South African lock Gerbrandt Grobler from Gloucester on a two-year deal.
Edwards excited about new Bok ‘adventure’
The Springboks’ newly appointed head of athletic performance Andy Edwards has opened up about his shock move away from Saracens to join the South African team’s backroom staff.
Sarries stars hail new Bok man
Jamie George and Maro Itoje have paid tribute to outgoing Saracens assistant coach Andy Edwards, who will take up a role within the Springboks’ coaching set-up.
Saffa coach trades Warriors for Bears
Omar Mouneimne has joined the Bristol Bears as defence coach with immediate effect, following his departure from Premiership rivals the Worcester Warriors.
