Saffas Abroad

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon score his try during the Top 14 match between Toulon and Brive at Felix Mayol Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe back with a bang

There was good news for the Springboks’ November tour prospects as Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury.

Raymond RHULE of Stade Rochelais celebrate his try with Dillyn LEYDS of Stade Rochelais during the Final Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle at Orange Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille, France.

Bond with Leyds key to Rhule’s La Rochelle revival

Raymond Rhule says having a “special bond” with fellow Springbok Dillyn Leyds has allowed the pair to blossom at La Rochelle, before Saturday’s French Top 14 trip to Bayonne.

Kolbe is back!

Cheslin Kolbe is set to play his first match since July after Toulon confirmed the Springbok wing has fully recovered from injury and will start this weekend.

Leicester icon lambasts Pollard

Injury-plagued Springbok Handre Pollard is an expensive, ageing flyhalf who isn’t a “decent fit” for Leicester, according to former Tigers lock Jim Hamilton.

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: Delight for Du Preez, pain for Pollard

There were contrasting emotions for Springbok flyhalves in the Premiership this weekend, as Robert du Preez helped Sale Sharks to a vital win, while Handre Pollard suffered another knock in his debut.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Duhan van der Merwe of Worcester Warriors crosses for the second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Newcastle Falcons at Sixways Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Worcester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Duhan inspires Worcester to first win

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how embattled Worcester Warriors got their first win of the season.

BATH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Akker van der Merwe of Sale celebrates scoring a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at Recreation Ground on September 17, 2022 in Bath, England.

Saffas Abroad: Akker, Trokkie dot down in England

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how some Springbok hopefuls fared.

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Jacques Vermeulen of Exeter Chiefs celebrates with team mate Jannes Kirsten after scoring their second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sandy Park on March 06, 2022 in Exeter, England.

Vermeulen grounded in SA after robbery

Former Sharks loose forward Jacques Vermeulen has been unable to return to England to play for Exeter Chiefs after his passport was stolen in a car robbery.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks runs with the ball 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: Du Preez, Trokkie in clash of bruisers

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the opening round of the English Premiership, including a look at the face-off between Daniel du Preez and Juarno Augustus.

Harlequins' Tyrone Green scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership match at Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.

Watch: Saffas open Premiership try-scoring accounts

Harlequins duo Tyrone Green and Wilco Louw scored their first Premiership tries of the new season, while Leicester Tigers captain Hanro Liebenberg did the same for the defending champions on Saturday.