Saffas Abroad

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at Altrad Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Montpellier, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe shines, Faf crocked

Cheslin Kolbe played a major role in helping Toulon claim a vital win, but there was less positive news for the Springboks in Japan, where Faf de Klerk suffered an injury.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Leicester Tigers Will Hurd challenging Northampton Saints Juarno Augustus during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie tops battle of the bigs

Another action-packed weekend for South Africans playing abroad saw a spicy clash between Juarno Augustus and Jasper Wiese in an English derby, while Faf de Klerk continued his excellent form in Japan.

Saffas crack elite European team

Four South Africans have earned a place among the best XV chosen from the final pool clashes of the 2022-23 Champions Cup.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 21 January 2023; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster is tackled by Jono Ross, left, and Jean-Luc du Preez of Sale Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool B Round 4 match between Ulster and Sale Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Saffas Abroad: Duane dots down for Ulster

Catch up on the weekend action involving SA players based overseas and on duty in the final round of the Champions and Challenge Cup, as well as how some Springboks played in Japan’s League One.

Bulls confirm Saffa signing

The Vodacom Bulls are delighted to announce that a key SA-born member of Scottish side Edinburgh will be joining the Pretoria outfit from next season.

Racing92's South African full back Warrick Gelant (L) is challenged by Harlequins' English prop Joe Marler during the European Champions Cup first round day three Pool A rugby union match between Racing92 and Harlequins at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Saffas Abroad: Gelant at full speed for Racing

Catch up on the weekend action involving SA players based overseas and on duty in the Champions Cup, as well as a look at how some Springboks fared across in Japan’s Division One.

Pollard reminds Bok fans of his class

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s latest performance for the Leicester Tigers is a massive news story for SA rugby in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Coetzee to captain Kobe in ‘Battle of the Brains’

Former Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee will lead Wayne Smith’s Kobe Steelers out when they face the Eddie Jones-mentored Suntory Sungoliath on Saturday.