Sale’s Saffas light up English Premiership

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the opening round of the 2020-21 English Premiership season.

Watch: Akker, Dan du Preez score for Sale

Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe finished off an excellent set-piece try from Sale Sharks, before assisting eighthman Dan du Preez in Friday’s victory over Northampton Saints.

De Klerk opens up on Covid-19 experience

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has revealed that he was one of the 27 Sale Sharks players who tested positive for coronavirus last season.

Exeter add more Saffa muscle to pack

The Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options for the 2020-21 Premiership season with the signing of South African prop Maks van Dyk.

Vermeulen still has Springbok dream

Exeter Chiefs flank Jacques Vermeulen says he dreams of playing for the Springboks after claiming a European and domestic double in his first season with the club.

Exeter secure famous ‘double’

The Exeter Chiefs held on to claim a historic 19-13 victory over Wasps in a fiercely-contested English Premiership final on Saturday.

Premiership final gets the go-ahead

Wasps have confirmed they will be able to continue preparation for Saturday’s Premiership final after no further players or staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Exeter through to Premiership final

The Exeter Chiefs kept their hopes of a domestic and European double alive with a 35-6 win over Bath in a controversial semi-final on Saturday.

Wasps thrash Bristol to reach Premiership final

Jimmy Gopperth contributed 22 points as Wasps beat the Bristol Bears 47-24 in their English Premiership semi-final clash in Coventry on Saturday.

Sale forfeit Premiership finale

The Sale Sharks’ make-or-break Premiership fixture against the Worcester Warriors has officially been called off following the latest round of Covid-19 tests.