Saffas Abroad: Pollard shines, Trokkie trucks Bulls
Leicester Tigers flyhalf Handre Pollard and Northampton Saints bruiser Juarno Augustus were the headliners for SA’s contingent of overseas-based players in the #InvestecChampionsCup on Saturday.
Pollard has ‘no idea’ about Tigers move
Springbok star Handre Pollard remains uncertain about his future with the Leicester Tigers as his contract nears its end, amid speculation linking him to a move to Japan.
Saffas Abroad: Augustus double-dips in Euro cups launch
Ulster-bound Juarno Augustus’ second-half brace powered the Northampton Saints to a convincing win against Castres in the #InvestecChampionsCup on Saturday.
Lions, Sharks stars making Euro moves
Lions centre Marius Louw is reportedly set to join Sale Sharks in July, while scrumhalves Cameron Wright and Nico Steyn are rumored to be in discussions with overseas clubs.
Premiership: Du Preezs team up to tame Pollard’s Tigers
Robert du Preez’s 11-point haul, complemented by brother Dan’s try, helped Sale Sharks beat Handre Pollard’s Leicester Tigers. #SaffasAbroad
Former Bok quits as French boss
Flip van der Merwe has resigned as Biarritz president, stepping away from all ownership and managerial roles due to “strategic decisions” at the French club.
Arendse eager to nest in Japan
Kurt-Lee Arendse says he would love to turn his Japanese sabbatical into a long-term move after being unveiled by League One outfit Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars on Wednesday.
Standout Saffa on Welsh club’s radar
One of South Africa’s top performers in Europe is reportedly a target for the Dragons as the Vodacom URC outfit look to bolster their squad for the 2025-26 campaign.
Premiership: Bok tank steams into tour
Thomas du Toit scored a try for the second successive weekend ahead of the Springboks’ November tour, while Handre Pollard continued guiding Leicester Tigers’ revival in the Premiership.
Van Graan tips hat to Thomas the Tank
Bath boss Johann van Graan hailed Springbok prop Thomas du Toit’s ongoing impact after a rout of Sale on Saturday left the club top of the Premiership table.
