Saffas Abroad: Snyman, Trokkie punch ticket to semi-final bout
Leinster lock RG Snyman and Northampton Saints No 8 Juarno Augustus powered to victory in the Champions Cup quarter-finals and will go toe-to-toe for a place in the final.
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Leinster lock RG Snyman and Northampton Saints No 8 Juarno Augustus powered to victory in the Champions Cup quarter-finals and will go toe-to-toe for a place in the final.
Two-time World Cup winners Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman are among the South Africans set to feature in the last four of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
No 8 Jasper Wiese’s recovery from neck surgery could rule the Springbok star out for the start of the world champions’ 2025 Test calendar year.
Northampton Saints bruiser Juarno Augustus was one of the stars in a South African cluster that shone from Dublin to Tokyo at the weekend.
RG Snyman says former Bok boss Jacques Nienaber brings a “different mindset” to Leinster, helping to transform the club into an even more formidable European force.
Ruan Ackermann’s try sealed Gloucester’s recovery from a 14-point deficit to overhaul Montpellier on Saturday and book their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
No 8 Arno Botha will captain Lyon in Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup round-of-16 clash with the Sharks at Matmut Stadium.
David Ribbans downplays the possibility of representing the Springboks, despite his England career being stalled by his move to Toulon.
Malcolm Marx and Cheslin Kolbe starred in Japan’s League One while Hanro Liebenberg crossed for two tries in the English Premiership.
Kwagga Smith and Walt Steenkamp each crossed twice in Japan League One, among a host of South African try-scorers on duty for foreign clubs at the weekend.