Five overseas Boks to watch in 2019

JON CARDINELLI looks at five overseas-based South Africans who may well force their way into the Springboks’ World Cup squad.

Du Preez kicks Sale to victory

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, English Premiership and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

Rhule helps Grenoble sink Montpellier

Raymond Rhule scored a try as Grenoble beat Montpellier 17-16, while there were also wins for Stade Français, Toulon, La Rochelle, Racing 92 and Castres in the French Top 14.

Impressive Chiefs whip Saracens

The Exeter Chiefs secured an impressive 31-13 bonus-point win against Saracens, while there were also victories for Northampton, Leicester, Sale, Gloucester and Bath in the English Premiership.

Van der Merwe stars on derby day

Duhan van der Merwe scored a brace as Edinburgh beat the Glasgow Warriors 23-7, while there were also wins for the Cardiff Blues, Ulster, Ospreys, Leinster and Benetton Treviso in the Pro14.

Le Roux forced to stay with Wasps

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will not be joining the Vodacom Bulls from Wasps.

Reinach scores as Saints whack Warriors

Cobus Reinach’s blistering solo try inspired the Northampton Saints to a 32-6 victory at the Worcester Warriors.

Schalk to end Saracens stint

Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger will leave Saracens at the end of the season and return to South Africa.

French propose major tackle law changes

The French Rugby Federation and the French National League want World Rugby to lower the legal height of a tackle to waist level.

Rassie’s 2019 wishlist

JON CARDINELLI looks at four boxes South African rugby must tick in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.