Saffas Abroad

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Faf De Klerk of Sale Sharks looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Sale Sharks at on November 30, 2019 in Worcester, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Faf set to reunite with Ackermann in Japan

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is on the verge of leaving Sale Sharks and signing a deal with Johan Ackermann’s Red Hurricanes team in Japan, according to reports in England.

Springbok centre Saffas Abroad NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Sale Sharks breaks to score their third try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens on February 19, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres shine in Europe

It was a good weekend for the Springbok centres playing overseas, as Andre Esterhuizen, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jan Serfontien all scored tries for their respective teams.

Eben ETZEBETH of Toulon celebrate the victory with with the tear-away jersey after the Top 14 match between RC Toulon and Union Bordeaux Begles at Felix Mayol Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Etzebeth’s return lifts Toulon

Eben Etzebeth made his return to action from a three-month break and helped Toulon claim a crucial victory in the French Top 14 this weekend.

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Gloucester Rugby's Ruan Ackermann tackled by London Irish's Olly Cracknell during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester. Picture date: Friday February 4, 2022. (Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Ackermann, Du Preez steal the show in England

It was a good weekend for South African eighthmen as Ruan Ackermann and Daniel du Preez both turned in Man of the Match performances in the English Premiership.

Montpellier's South African scrum-half Cobus Reinach celebrates after their victory at the end of the French Top 14 rugby union match between Montpellier and Pau on February 5, 2022 at the GGL stadium in Montpellier, southern France. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP) (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Watch: Reinach dazzles Pau with hat-trick

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach scored three tries to guide Montpellier to a 29-12 win over Pau in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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.

Liebenberg: ‘No-brainer’ to stay with Leicester

Former Junior Springbok captain Hanro Liebenberg says committing his future to current Premiership log leaders Leicester Tigers was an easy decision to make.

South Africa's Faf de Klerk gestures during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Faf set to make early return this weekend

Sale Sharks have been boosted by the return to fitness of international duo Faf de Klerk and Manu Tuilagi ahead of Sunday’s Premiership match against Harlequins.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks beats a challenge from Bryce Hegarty of Leicester Tigers to break through and score their fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez stars as Sale stun Premiership leaders

Daniel du Preez played an integral role in helping Sale Sharks claim a win over Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, while there were also impressive performances from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx over the weekend.

Cheslin KOLBE of RC Toulon during the Top 14 match between Stade Francais and Toulon at Stade Jean Bouin on January 30, 2022 in Paris, France.

Kolbe debut ends in Toulon defeat

Toulon captain Baptiste Serin says Cheslin Kolbe brings “serenity to the team” even though the Springbok winger was unable to inspire them to victory on his Top 14 bow for the club on Sunday.