Why Jantjies chose Top 14
Elton Jantjies says his drive to be in the Springbok squad to front the British & Irish Lions led to his decision to play in the French Top 14.
Saffas Abroad Team of the Week
SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of the South African players who fired in Europe, Japan and the USA this past weekend.
Watch: Saffas abroad rack up tries
Check out this compilation of videos featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.
Leyds’ purple patch continues
Wing Dillyn Leyds produced another storming performance in La Rochelle’s 38-23 win over Lyon in the French Top 14.
Timely boost for Boks as PSDT, Pollard return
Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to return to action for the Stormers in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup, while Handre Pollard and RG Snyman are also said to be back in training with their respective clubs.
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.
Montpellier confirm Du Plessis exit
Montpellier have confirmed that an agreement has been reached to release Vodacom Bulls-bound loose forward Jacques du Plessis at the end of the season.
Bok trio feature in world’s highest-paid XV
Flyhalf Handre Pollard is said to be the biggest earner in world rugby at the moment and has, along with fellow Boks, Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk, been included in the highest-paid XV.
Laporte: ‘Bakkies the greatest I’ve ever coached’
French Rugby boss and World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has revealed Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is the greatest player he has had the privilege to work with throughout his career.
Elstadt to miss crucial playoff due to SA visit
Springbok flank Rynhardt Elstadt has been ruled out of Toulouse’s crucial Champions Cup playoff against Munster due to the stringent quarantine protocols in Ireland.
