Saffas Abroad

Bordeaux' Congolese wing Madosh Tambwe (L) reacts after scoring a try during the French Top 14 rugby union match Bordeaux-Begles vs Stade Toulousain at the Chaban Delmas stadium in Bordeaux, on September 4, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)

Saffas Abroad: Tambwe lights up Top 14 openers

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the opening round of the French Top 14, including a look at Madosh Tambwe’s sensational debut.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Two Boks among Premiership’s highest paid

Two current Springboks are reportedly among the 20 highest earners in the English Premiership for the 2022-23 season.

Duhan caught up in Worcester in financial crisis

A number of Worcester Warriors players, including South African stars Duhan van der Merwe and Francois Venter, could be cast into the wilderness as the club prepares to go into administration.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Hanro Liebenberg of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Leicester, England.

Hanro makes Tigers history

Hanro Liebenberg has made club history after being appointed captain of English club Leicester Tigers for the upcoming 2022-23 season.

Former Bok gets UK coaching gig

In a major coup for English Premiership club Wasps, head coach Lee Blackett has added one of SA rugby’s top loose-forward exports to his staff.

Saffa takes charge of Glasgow Warriors

One of South Africa’s most experienced tacticians has been appointed head coach of Scottish club Glasgow Warriors from next season.

Van Graan locks in veteran Saffa for Bath

Bath head coach Johann van Graan has roped in a seasoned campaigner with ties to South Africa as injury cover for the start of the 2022-23 season.

Cheetahs star to make a splash in Bath

English Premiership club Bath have snapped up a top campaigner from the Free State Cheetahs on a short-term deal for next season.

Van Graan scoops up Saffa for Bath

Bath head coach Johann van Graan has acquired another seasoned South African player in preparation for his first season at the English Premiership club.

South African rugby player Faf de Klerk attends a welcome ceremony with his new club Yokohama Canon Eagles at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on July 21, 2022.

Feisty Faf looking to ‘irritate’ fellow Springboks

World Cup-winner Faf de Klerk said on Thursday he wants to get under the skin of his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country’s ambitious league.