Saffas abroad

Watch: SA’s top 50 is best in world

Given the volume of South African players starring in overseas leagues, Mark Keohane believes the Springboks draw from the richest player pool in the world.

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.

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.

Kolbe’s Toulouse crowned French champions

Cheslin Kolbe kicked a 50-metre drop goal as Toulouse beat La Rochelle 18-8 in the final to be crowned French Top 14 champions on Friday.

Watch: Former Junior Bok scrumhalf helps Stade go sixth

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall continued his impressive form in France by scoring a try to help Stade Francais beat Montpellier.

Jean-Luc du Preez Springbok watch Sale Sharks Bath Premiership Saffas Abroad

Bok watch: JLDP shines in 50th appearance

A closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Watch: Jantjies picks up points hall in Top 14

Elton Jantjies scored 19 points with the boot as he faced off against Finn Russell in Pau’s clash with Racing 92 on Friday evening.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time

Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.