Saffas Abroad: Du Toit bags double for Bath
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit scored a brace of tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan.
SA giant takes next step in Japan
A towering South African lock has taken an unusual route into the professional ranks after signing with Japan Rugby League One heavyweights the Saitama Wild Knights.
Bragging rights for Marx as Kubota crush Suntory
Malcolm Marx’s Kubota Spears underlined their early-season dominance in Japan Rugby League One with a ruthless demolition of Cheslin Kolbe’s Suntory Sungoliath.
Vermeulen dominates as Sale smash Harlequins
South African flanker Jacques Vermeulen was the driving force behind the Sale Sharks’ devastating second-half surge against Harlequins in Manchester on Friday night.
Fresh injury setback for Faf
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has returned to South Africa for treatment after suffering a serious injury in Yokohama Canon Eagles’ opening-round clash of the Japan Rugby League One season.
Bok duo linked with English Premiership
Two Springbok stalwarts could be swapping Japan’s Rugby League One for the English Premiership.
Saffas Abroad: Kolbe lights up Japanese league
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe scored 17 points for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan.
Watch: Cheslin strikes twice in Japan
Cheslin Kolbe scored 17 points, including two tries, in the Suntory Sungoliath’s 43-25 win against the Toyota Verblitz.
Ex-Bok moves from Top 14 to Pro D2
A former Springbok flanker will continue his French adventure next season after signing a two-year deal with Pro D2 side Nevers.
Saffas Abroad: Boks make early statement in Japan
It was a powerful opening weekend for the Springbok contingent in Japan Rugby League One.
