Nonkontwana leaves Bulls for English club

English second division club the Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Abongile Nonkontwana from the Vodacom Bulls on a two-year deal.

Watch: Faf’s superb drop goal

In case you missed it, check out this clip of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk slotting a superb snap drop goal for English club Sale Sharks this past weekend.

Sale’s Saffas set to join Bok camp

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has confirmed that the club’s South African contingent will join a pre-season Springbok camp to prepare for international action.

Saffas go big in English Premiership

Lock David Ribbans, the Du Preez twins, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Vincent Koch and several others put in standout performances in round 18 of the English Premiership this weekend.

Sale Sharks announce capture of another Saffa

English Premiership side the Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of utility forward Cobus Wiese.

Watch: Top moments from Saffas abroad

Check out these clips of overseas-based South African players who fired this past weekend, which included a drop goal from Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk.

Premiership wrap: Sale move up to second

Faf de Klerk and captain Jono Ross starred in the Sale Sharks’ 40-31 win over the Leicester Tigers, while there were also wins for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester in the English Premiership on Saturday.

Wasps coach: Farrell didn’t mean it

Wasps coach Lee Blackett has defended Owen Farrell after the Saracens player was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in Saturday’s Premiership clash.

Watch: Farrell sent off for high tackle

Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was shown a red card after this horrendous high tackle during Saturday’s English premiership defeat by Wasps.

Top of the log Exeter, Bristol flex their muscles

The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.