Serfontein inspires Montpellier to victory
Jan Serfontein scored the winning try as Montpellier beat Bordeaux 11-10, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Agen, Castres, Oyonnax, Pau, Toulouse and Toulon.
Goosen to come out of ‘retirement’
Johan Goosen is set to join Montpellier after owner Mohed Altrad agreed to buy out his contract with Racing 92 for €1.4-million (R20-million).
Montpellier outclass Oyonnax to stay top
Ruan Pienaar and Nico Janse van Rensburg starred as Montpellier beat Oyonnax 43-30, while there were also Top 14 wins for Toulon, Pau, Toulouse, Lyon, Castres and Racing 92. In a thrilling nine-try contest, Montpellier ultimately prevailed to come away with a bonus-point victory which extends their lead at the top of the log. The visitors had seven South Africans… Read more →
Habana may hang up boots
Bryan Habana is considering retiring from the game when his contract with Toulon expires in June.
All Blacks duo set for France move
Seta Tamanivalu and Charlie Ngatai have both been linked with a switch to the French Top 14.
Pienaar’s heroics rescue Montpellier
Ruan Pienaar kicked 15 points as Montpellier edged Clermont 30-29, while there were also wins for Toulon, Lyon, La Rochelle, Toulouse, Racing 92 and Pau in the French Top 14.
Goosen set for comeback?
Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad has suggested there is a ‘30% chance’ that former Springbok Johan Goosen could come out of retirement to join the French club ahead of the 2018-19 season.
Lambie suffers eye injury
Pat Lambie sustained an eye socket injury while in action for Racing 92, but the French club has confirmed that it is not another concussion. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Messam to replace Duane at Toulon
All Blacks loose forward Liam Messam is set to replace Duane Vermeulen at Toulon after reportedly signing a two-year contract with the French club. The 33-year-old Messam will head to France at the end of the Chiefs’ 2018 Super Rugby campaign to bolster Toulon’s loose forward stocks following the news of Vermeulen’s exit. Messam played 43 Tests for the All… Read more →
Toulon confirm Duane departure
Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal says Duane Vermeulen will leave the French club at the end of the season. The Bok No 8 is set to rejoin the Stormers in Cape Town. ‘Vermeulen is leaving, he will be replaced by an international level player that we will announce in the next 48 hours,’ said Boudjellal. Vermeulen’s replacement is reportedly All Blacks… Read more →
