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SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 and English Premiership pre-season matches, involving South African players.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 and English Premiership pre-season matches, involving South African players.
Clermont held on for an exciting 26-22 win over Montpellier in round two of the French Top 14, while there were also victories for Toulon, La Rochelle, Brive, Racing and Toulouse.
Wallabies centre Matt Giteau is set to be sidelined for four months after breaking his ankle in Sydney last Saturday.
Kobus van Wyk, Jaco Taute and Rynhardt Elstadt have all reportedly signed for European clubs.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Bordeaux stunned defending champions Racing 15-9 in round one of the French Top 14, while there were also wins for Stade Français, Castres and Toulouse.
Toulon have appointed Duane Vermeulen as club captain for the upcoming season.
Former Stormers and Western Province lock Gerbrandt Grobler believes the ban he has been serving for a failed drugs test could turn out to be a ‘blessing in disguise’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Former Stormers and Western Province lock Gerbrandt Grobler will join Racing 92 on a three-year deal, while Johan Goosen has extended his contract at the French club.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's French Top 14 final and Test matches involving South African players.