Premiership: Du Preezs team up to tame Pollard’s Tigers
Robert du Preez’s 11-point haul, complemented by brother Dan’s try, helped Sale Sharks beat Handre Pollard’s Leicester Tigers. #SaffasAbroad
English clubs target Bulls powerhouse
An experienced and formidable member of the Vodacom Bulls pack is reportedly on the radar of Premiership sides Gloucester and Bristol Bears.
England prop calls it quits
Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins’ clash against Bristol on Friday, the Premiership club has announced.
Trokkie makes URC switch
Northampton Saints have announced that former DHL Stormers loose forward Juarno Augustus will be leaving the club at the end of the Premiership season.
Tigers help Pollard sharpen Bok claws
Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has helped spark the resurgence of veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard, and put him back in front of the Springboks’ playmaker race.
Watch: Former Stormer soars in Sarries debut
Former DHL Stormers playmaker Tim Swiel produced an awkward-looking dive to finish off a spectacular try in his first appearance for Saracens.
Premiership: Bok tank steams into tour
Thomas du Toit scored a try for the second successive weekend ahead of the Springboks’ November tour, while Handre Pollard continued guiding Leicester Tigers’ revival in the Premiership.
Van Graan tips hat to Thomas the Tank
Bath boss Johann van Graan hailed Springbok prop Thomas du Toit’s ongoing impact after a rout of Sale on Saturday left the club top of the Premiership table.
English club target Sharks poacher
Gloucester are reportedly eyeing Sharks openside flanker James Venter, with the Premiership outfit keen on adding the 28-year-old to their back-row options.
Woodward: Premiership great for Rassie’s Boks
Clive Woodward agrees with Rassie Erasmus’ observation that English clubs employing foreign players benefits South African rugby while hindering English talent development.
