Nonu heads back to Toulon
Former All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu has rejoined Toulon two years after leaving the French club.
Watch: Dweba turns on the afterburners
Check out hooker Joseph Dweba’s turn of pace in the French Top 14 match between Bordeaux and Brive on Saturday.
Saffas Abroad: Boks shine in Top 14
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in round two of the French Top 14 this weekend.
Watch: Rhule, Leyds combine for stunning try
Springbok duo Raymond Rhule and Dillyn Leyds teamed up for this try for La Rochelle against Toulouse in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Top 14 season opener postponed
The opening match of the 2020-21 French Top 14 campaign between Stade Français and Bordeaux has been postponed due to the rise in Covid-19 cases.
Pollard: We’re prepared to be tested daily
Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard says players are so eager for the new French Top 14 season to begin that they’re willing to undergo Covid-19 tests every day if need be.
Watch: Leyds pranked by new teammates
New recruit Dillyn Leyds was set up by his teammates during a video shoot with French Top 14 club La Rochelle.
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.
Mapoe: Meyer’s style didn’t suit Stade players
Former Springbok centre Lionel Mapoe has opened up about Stade Français’ turbulent times during Heyneke Meyer’s tenure in charge.
Bok switches to French third division
Springbok and former Lions centre Lionel Mapoe has signed a one-year contract with French club Nice, who will play in the newly formed National League this coming season.
