Saffas Abroad

Makazole Mapimpi celebrates a try against Harlequins

Saffas dominate European Dream Team

South African teams were in top form on debut in European competition, and five SA-born players were awarded with places in the best XV of the opening round of the 2022-23 Champions Cup.

Elton ecstatic to play again ‘soon’

Elton Jantjies was “happy” to announce his arrival in France as the Springbok flyhalf looks to revive his career at Pro D2 side Agen after a troubled 2022.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese wreaks havoc, Tambwe touches down

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the wrecking ball-performance by Jasper Wiese.

Sarries snap up Bok star

Saracens have secured the services of an exciting Springbok campaigner who brings a wealth of experience and dynamism to the English Premiership giants.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks runs at Callum Sheedy of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok loosies go big in England

Jasper Wiese and Jean-Luc du Preez both grabbed tries as the Springboks enjoyed a successful return to their respective Premiership clubs this weekend.

Kolbe set for Toulon exit

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to leave French giants Toulon and take up a lucrative deal in Japan before the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Elton finds a new club in France

Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has joined French second division side Agen, the club announced on Saturday.

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Steven Kitshoff during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Watch: Kitsie stars in American Psycho reveal

Ulster got creative with unveiling decorated Springbok and Stormers loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff as their latest signing.

Watch: Saffa prop loses it in contact

Here, an amused yet frustrated Pierre Schoeman finds trying to communicate as an SA-born international playing in Scotland comes with unique challenges.