Saffas Abroad

Saffas Abroad: Leyds on the double

Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Lood on the double in Japan

Lood de Jager dotted down to help Wild Knights stay unbeaten in Japan’s League One, while a Springbok flank scored as Montpellier climbed out of the Top 14 relegation zone.

Saffas Abroad: Reinach scores, Rohan up and running

Cobus Reinach continued his excellent scoring form to aid Montpellier’s rise, while Rohan Janse van Rensburg dotted down for a debut try in Japan.

Daan Human, Franco Smith and Corniel van Zyl during the 2017 Super Rugby game between the Cheetahs and the Lions at Toyota Stadium, Free State on 25 February 2017 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix

Saffa coach lands Cardiff gig

In a major coup for Welsh club Cardiff, head coach Matt Sherratt has added one of SA rugby’s experienced coaching exports to his staff.

Montpellier's South African scrum-half Cobus Reinach celebrates after their victory at the end of the French Top 14 rugby union match between Montpellier and Pau on February 5, 2022 at the GGL stadium in Montpellier, southern France. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP) (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Reinach upsets Kolisi’s Racing return

Cobus Reinach scored an incredible solo try to help Montpellier secure a major upset against Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while a Springbok battle took place in Japan.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Ruan Ackermann of Gloucester Rugby(L) and Johan Ackermann, Head Coach of Gloucester Rugby speak prior to kick off during the Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 match between Gloucester Rugby and Toulouse at Kingsholm Stadium on November 15, 2019 in Gloucester, England.

Ackermann chooses England over SA

South African-born loose forward Ruan Ackermann has ended speculations of a return home by extending his contract at Premiership club Gloucester.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Tyrone Green of Harlequins runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Big Game 15 match between Harlequins and Gloucester Rugby at Twickenham Stadium on December 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Green keen to join Flannery at Boks

Harlequins utility back Tyrone Green eyes a first Springbok call-up amid the shifting landscape of the national team structures.

Saffas Abroad: Ward sends Stade top

Former Junior Springbok captain Jeremy Ward continued his superb season for Stade Francais as the nailbiting battle for the Top 14 took centre stage.

Jan Serfontein. South Africa Springbok training and Captain's Run ahead of the Rugby Championship test match against the All Blacks tomorrow night. Friday 15 September 2017. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / ww.photosport.nz

Bok star snubs Bulls for French club

Jan Serfontein has reportedly decided to extend his contract with Montpellier, pouring cold water on a potential return home for the veteran Springbok centre.

Juarno Augustus Rugby Union - Premiership - Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby - Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, Britain - March 10, 2023 Northampton Saints' Juarno Augustus in action with Bath's GJ van Velze and Beno Obano

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie scores in Premiership try fest

An action-packed weekend featured no fewer than 10 South African try-scorers in the Premiership and Top 14, with Juarno Augustus opening his account for Northampton Saints.