Saffas Abroad

TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 10: Cheslin Kolbe of Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath is tackled by Takeo Suenaga (R) and Bernard Foley (bottom) of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground on December 10, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Saffas in Japan: Kolbe steals the show

Cheslin Kolbe wasted little time in adapting to his new surroundings with a sensational debut performance in the opening round of Japan’s Division One.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Siya Kolisi of Racing 92 in action during the European Rugby Cup between Racing 92 and Harlequins at Paris La Defense Arena on December 10, 2023 in Nanterre, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolisi shines in Champs Cup

Siya Kolisi produced an immense performance in his first Champions Cup run for Racing 92, while Springbok prop Thomas du Toit continued his incredible scoring record.

Willie le Roux, RG Snyman and Eben Etzebeth

Bok lock linked with Leinster

Former Wales skipper Sam Warburton has suggested that Leinster should join the race to sign double World Cup winner RG Snyman.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Stormers wary of tigerish Bok threat

Assistant coach Norman Laker said the DHL Stormers will pay special attention to Leicester Tigers duo Handre Pollard and Jasper Wiese when the teams clash on Sunday.

Ivan van Zyl in action for Saracens against Northampton Saints

Watch: Bok scrumhalf on ‘special’ homecoming

Ivan van Zyl opens up on his return to the Republic to tackle his former team, as Premiership champions Saracens prepare to face the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Watch: Boks tear it up for Tigers try

The DHL Stormers and Leicester Tigers clash on Sunday in the Champions Cup, and the Capetonians will be wary of the threat posed by Jasper Wiese and Handre Pollard.

Leicester's Handre Pollard in action during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday November 11, 2023.

Saffas Abroad: Polly on song in Champs Cup rehearsal

Handre Pollard continued his excellent form for Leicester Tigers in a big Premiership victory, ahead of the Champions Cup opener against the DHL Stormers.

Tigers cling to Bok champion

Leicester Tigers are hopeful that Jasper Wiese will commit his future to the Premiership club with the World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 set to snub a move to Stade Francais.

Watch: Bok ‘head-butts’ English rival

A reminder of the result between SA and England at the World Cup maybe didn’t go down well, as Andre Esterhuizen and Courtney Lawes clashed in the Premiership.