Gio stands tall in losing battle
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 and English Premiership pre-season matches, involving South African players.
More misery for Montpellier
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.
Bugging device just three days old
The listening device found hidden in a chair at the All Blacks team hotel in Sydney had a battery life of about three days and was still operational when discovered.
Griquas down Pumas in thriller
Clinton Swart kicked 21 points as Griquas defeated the Pumas 41-35 in Nelspruit on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Blitzboks boost Province
Cheslin Kolbe and Werner Kok have been named in Western Province's starting XV for Saturday's match against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth.
Wallabies call on Cooper
Quade Cooper will start at flyhalf for the Wallabies against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
WP trio off to Europe?
Kobus van Wyk, Jaco Taute and Rynhardt Elstadt have all reportedly signed for European clubs.
Valuable Willie tortures Toulon
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Racing stumble at first hurdle
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.
11 Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
