Saffas Abroad

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Sam James of Sale Sharks celebrates scoring their side's third try with teammate Robert du Preez during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints at AJ Bell Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok flyhalf stars in Premiership

Robert du Preez tallied 14 points in the Premiership, while Dillyn Leyds suffered defeat in the Top 14, as the early parts of the northern hemisphere seasons continued.

SA playmaker completes URC move

Cardiff Rugby were delighted to announce the signing of a standout performer from the 2023 Currie Cup in what will be a significant boost to the Welsh club’s backline.

Saffas headline World Cup strongmen

A colossal Springbok is one of two SA-born powerhouses earmarked to bulldoze opponents at rugby’s showpiece in France this year.

Watch: Bok No 8s create magic

Back-row bruisers Duane Vermeulen and Jasper Wiese have been outstanding ambassadors for SA rugby abroad with Ulster and Leicester Tigers, respectively.

Bok hooker leaves Sharks

Akker van der Merwe is set to return to South Africa after the Springbok hooker was granted an early release from his contract with English Premiership club Sale Sharks.

Saffas can thrive away from SA spotlight

Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule were made in South Africa, but given the freedom to flourish in France, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

South Africa's Rynhardt Elstadt and Pieter-Steph du Toit during a training session at Western Province HPC, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. Picture date: Monday July 26, 2021.

Bok bruiser given France lifeline

On the hunt for a new club, a renowned enforcer of the Springbok pack has been offered a contract with a top team in the French Top 14.

Bears pounce on Saffa centre

English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former Cheetahs and Sharks powerhouse Benhard Janse van Rensburg from the 2023/24 campaign.