Saffas Abroad

Former Bok gets French coaching gig

In a major coup for French Top 14 outfit Bordeaux, head coach Yannick Bru has added one of SA rugby’s experienced coaching exports to his staff.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 07: Johan Mulder of the Griquas during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Vodacom Bulls and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on April 07, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Cardiff sign second Saffa playmaker

Following Tinus de Beer’s impressive debut last term, Welsh club Cardiff have secured the services of another exciting SA-born halfback from next season.

Munster bank on ‘left-field’ Saffa signing

Head coach Graham Rowntree says South African speedster Thaakir Abrahams will be “brilliant” for Irish giants Munster next season.

Siya a flop in maiden French sojourn

Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi has been highlighted among the notable disappointments in the 2023-24 French Top 14 season.

Forgotten Bok joins French club

A powerful and dynamic midfielder with Springbok credentials has put pen to paper on a deal with Top 14 outfit Bordeaux-Begles from next season.

Hacjivah Dayimani of the Stormers is tackled by Luca Morisi of London Irish during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between the Stormers and London Irish at Cape Town Stadium on 17 December 2022

Dayimani to race with Siya in France

Racing 92 have announced that Hacjivah Dayimani will join Springbok captain Siya Kolisi at the French giants next season.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 01: Jasper Wiese of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome on October 01, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Bok champ packs bags for Japan

Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese from next season.

Glasgow Warriors celebrate winning URC title

Saffa swaps URC champs for French club

A key member of the 2023-24 Vodacom URC-winning Glasgow Warriors outfit has signed a two-year deal with second-tier Oyonnax from next season.

French boss slams ‘out of shape’ Siya

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has criticised Bok captain Siya Kolisi for a lack of form and conditioning at the tail of this season.

Bordeaux-Begles Congolese wing Madosh Tambwe (L) celebrates after winning the French Top14 rugby union qualifying match between Lyon Olympique Universitaire Rugby and Union Bordeaux-Begles (UBB) at Gerland Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France on June 4, 2023.

Saffas Abroad: Tambwe ends Kolisi’s French race

There were mixed fortunes for the South Africans contesting the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were eliminated, while Dillyn Leyds’ La Rochelle progressed to the semis.