Saffas Abroad

BATH, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Thomas du Toit of Bath looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Play-Off Semi Final match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on June 01, 2024 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Bok prop steals Premiership show

Thomas du Toit produced a sensational performance for Johann van Graan’s Bath in the Premiership final, while Dillyn Leyds dotted down in a thrilling Top 14 finale.

Former Bok coach ready for SA return

Heyneke Meyer has confirmed his desire to take up a coaching role in South Africa when he returns from a stint in the USA at the end of this year.

Thomas the Tank puts Bok hand up

Bath prop Thomas du Toit has made his “aspirations clear” to Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok selectors after missing out on South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup title win.

Saffa boss proud of Bath’s title shot

Johann van Graan believes Bath are “exactly where we should be” heading into Saturday’s Premiership final following a remarkable transformation under his leadership.

Saffas Abroad: Bok hopefuls clash in final

Juarno Augustus helped Northampton Saints progress to the Premiership final, where they will face off with Bath on Saturday.

Ackermann to turn back on Gloucester

South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann is reportedly set to quit English outfit Gloucester and link up with a top Japanese club next season.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Leicester Tigers players including Jasper Wiese huddle together after the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Leicester Tigers at The Stoop on January 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Bok champ cracks Prem top XV

World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese headlines a formidable four-man South African contingent in the Premiership Team of the Season for 2023-24.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres clash in Japan

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel went head-to-head in Japan’s League One semi-finals, while Ruan Ackermann warmed up for this weekend’s European final against the Sharks with a big win.

Bok prop finds his true ‘value’ at Bath

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has praised World Cup-winning Springbok scrummager Thomas du Toit as one of the English club’s signings of the season.

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie powers Saints to 90

Juarno Augustus helped Northampton Saints claim a record win and secure a home semi-final in the Premiership, while Thomas du Toit continued his remarkable try-scoring season.