Saffas abroad

Saffas Abroad: Joy and pain as Am says sayonara

Lukhanyo Am signed off his short stint at Kobe Steelers with a try on a weekend of mixed emotions for the South Africans playing abroad.

Watch: ‘Kolbe’ doing Kolbe things

At first glance it looks like Cheslin Kolbe beats four defenders to score this wonder try for Toulon, but don’t let your eyes deceive you.

Willie le Roux and Lionel Cronje in action Japanese Top League

Saffas Abroad: Willie shines as Bok mates team up

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving SA players in Japan, England and France, including an impressive try for Willie le Roux, along with a ‘try assist’ between Springbok teammates.

Watch: Bok centres in sync in Japan

Jesse Kriel provided a try assist for fellow Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am during a Japan Rugby League One clash on Sunday.

Saffas Abroad: Esterhuizen stuns Premiership leaders

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the UK, Ireland, France and Japan, including Andre Esterhuizen’s last-gasp winner for Harlequins in the English Premiership.

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.

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.

English Premiership clubs stars Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk enter the fray for Sale; could be vital against Lions

Window closing for Saffas abroad?

English-qualified quotas are expected to be strengthened in 2024 which could directly impact the number of South African players eligible to be fielded in Premiership matches.

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.