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Elton Jantjies

Jantjies linked to Japan move

Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.

Posted in Currie Cup, French Top 14, Lions, News, Pro14, Super Rugby, Top headlines | Tagged Docomo Red Hurricanes, Elton Jantjies, Japanese Top League, Johan Ackermann, Lions, NEWS, Pau
Michael Cheika

Cheika lands top job in Japan

Japanese club NEC Green Rockets has announced the appointment of former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika as its director of rugby.

Posted in News, Top headlines | Tagged australia, Japanese Top League, Michael Cheika, NEC Green Rockets, NEWS, Wallabies
Makazole Mapimpi

Sharks eagerly await Mapimpi’s return

Springboks and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi is heading back to Durban after completing his short-term stint with Japanese Top League side Docomo Red Hurricanes.

Posted in News, Sharks, Top headlines | Tagged Japanese Top League, Makazole Mapimpi, NEWS, Rainbow Cup, Red Hurricanes, Sean Everitt, The Sharks
RFU Eddie Jones following England's defeat to South Africa

Eddie embroiled in media storm for giving Barrett ‘golden advice’

Eddie Jones has come under fire after All Blacks star Beauden Barrett revealed the extent of the England coach’s role at Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath.

Posted in News, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Top story | Tagged Beauden Barrett, Eddie Jones, england, England RFU, england rugby, Japanese Top League, NEWS, Test Rugby
Shane Gates in the action in the Top League

Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad

Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Brave Blossoms’ extended training squad for the 2021 Test season.

Posted in News, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Top story | Tagged brave blossoms, gerhard van den heever, japan, Japanese Top League, NEWS, Shane Gates, Test Rugby
Saffas Abroad star Raymond Rhule

Watch: Saffas abroad light up foreign leagues

Check out this video compilation featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.

Posted in European Champions Cup, French Top 14, Saffas Abroad, Top headlines, Videos | Tagged European Challenge Cup, European Champions Cup, French ProD2, Japanese Top League, Major League Rugby, NEWS, saffas, Saffas abroad, video
Makazole Mapimpi

Mapimpi to make Top League debut

World Cup-winning Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will make his debut for the NTT Red Hurricanes in the Japanese Top League this coming weekend.

Posted in News, Sharks, Springboks, Top headlines | Tagged Japanese Top League, Makazole Mapimpi, NEWS
Kwagga Smith

Covid-19 outbreak stops Top League season start

The Japan Rugby Football Union has decided to delay the start of the 2021 Japanese Top League season due to a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff.

Posted in News, Top headlines | Tagged coronavirus, covid-19, Japanese Top League, NEWS
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber

Creative thinking required for Japan-based Boks

Jacques Nienaber has suggested Japanese-based Bok players could train with local franchises to help stay fit ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Posted in News, Springboks | Tagged boks, Jacques Nienaber, japan, Japanese Top League, NEWS, Springboks
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Vermaak off to Japan

Lions utility forward Ruan Vermaak has signed a deal to join Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.

Posted in Currie Cup, Lions, News, Super Rugby, Top headlines | Tagged Japanese Top League, Lions, NEWS, ruan vermaak
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