Saffas Abroad

Watch: Faf goes big in Japan

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has arrived in Japan to complete his move from the Sale Sharks to Canon Eagles.

Former Junior Bok flyer gets URC lifeline

Italian side Zebre have confirmed the signing of former SA U20, Stormers and Sharks utility back Kobus van Wyk.

Bok duo complete move to Japan

Having left their respective clubs in England and Ireland, two Springboks have officially been announced as new signings for Japan Rugby League One side Saitama Wild Knights.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 14: Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers celebrate the try with Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on November 14, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok completes move to France

French Top 14 club Racing 92 have confirmed the signing of a Springbok World Cup hero as one of six new arrivals for next season.

Pollard seals first Top 14 title for Montpellier

Handre Pollard capped victory with a late penalty as Montpellier beat Castres on Friday to claim their maiden French Top 14 title at the Stade de France in a rerun of the 2018 final.

Leicester Tiger's Jasper Wiese (centre) scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday June 18, 2022.

Wiese, Liebenberg power Tigers to Premiership glory

Jasper Wiese and Hanro Liebenberg played influential roles as Leicester Tigers snatched a late victory over Saracens to win the 2021-22 Premiership title in London on Saturday.

Elstadt bids Toulouse a sad farewell

Rynhardt Elstadt will turn his attention to the Springboks and the July series back home against Wales after Toulouse’s French Top 14 title defence was ended by Castres on Friday.

Bok playmaker set for shock Lions return

An overseas-based Springbok playmaker and Lions’ Super Rugby hero has been linked with a return to Ellis Park following his release.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers takes on Api Ratuniyarawa of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese, Koch get shot at Premiership title

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs, including excellent performances from Springboks Jasper Wiese and Vincent Koch.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Cobus Wiese celebrates with Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks after scoring a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio shine on Sale farewell

Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who bid farewell to Sale Sharks as the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs were confirmed on Saturday and Sunday.