Saffas Abroad

De Allende dominates as Munster move up

Damian de Allende was prominent as Munster leapfrogged Ulster with a 24-17 win in Belfast that lifted them into third place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday night.

New injury blow for Bok star

Cheslin Kolbe has suffered yet another injury setback and will be sidelined for “several weeks”, Toulon have confirmed.

Munster's Damian de Allende celebrates scoring a try during the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16, second leg match at Thomond Park, Munster. Picture date: Saturday April 16, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: De Allende powers Munster to Euro quarters

Damian de Allende produced a performance showcasing his world-class status as South Africans enjoyed varied success in the European Champions Cup round of 16 second legs over the weekend.

Former WP, Stormers flank to call it a day

Former Western Province and Stormers flank Don Armand has confirmed that he will be retiring from rugby after finishing the current Premiership season with Exeter Chiefs.

Sale Sharks' Faf de Klerk (right) and Lood de Jager celebrate victory after the final whistle in the Gallagher Premiership match at Twickenham Stoop, London. Picture date: Sunday February 6, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)

Bok duo set for big-money moves to Japan

Faf de Klerk is reportedly linked with a big-money move to Japan, while Stormers-linked Lood de Jager may yet be swayed by the yen over the rand.

Watch: The bus is full – and Trokkie’s driving

Evan Roos who? Juarno Augustus went on the rampage for Northampton Saints in the Premiership on Saturday, reminding everyone back home in SA that the “Trokkie” is still rolling.

Toulon's South African winger Cheslin Kolbe (L) hands off Lyon's Fijian wing Noa Seru Nakaitaci during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Lyon (LOU) and Toulon (RCT) at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland in Lyon, eastern France, on April 2, 2022. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe won’t give up as Bok mates clash

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including an incredible try for Cheslin Kolbe, along with a controversial collision between Springbok teammates.

Former Junior Bok flyer heads home from Leicester

Former SA U20, Stormers and Sharks utility back Kobus van Wyk has parted ways with Leicester Tigers with immediate effect, the English Premiership club said.

HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Lukhanyo Am of Kobelco Kobe Steelers breaks through the tackle run during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Toshiba Brave Lupus at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.