Saffas go big in English Premiership
Lock David Ribbans, the Du Preez twins, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Vincent Koch and several others put in standout performances in round 18 of the English Premiership this weekend.
Sale Sharks announce capture of another Saffa
English Premiership side the Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of utility forward Cobus Wiese.
Watch: Top moments from Saffas abroad
Check out these clips of overseas-based South African players who fired this past weekend, which included a drop goal from Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk.
Premiership wrap: Sale move up to second
Faf de Klerk and captain Jono Ross starred in the Sale Sharks’ 40-31 win over the Leicester Tigers, while there were also wins for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester in the English Premiership on Saturday.
Wasps coach: Farrell didn’t mean it
Wasps coach Lee Blackett has defended Owen Farrell after the Saracens player was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in Saturday’s Premiership clash.
Watch: Farrell sent off for high tackle
Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was shown a red card after this horrendous high tackle during Saturday’s English premiership defeat by Wasps.
Top of the log Exeter, Bristol flex their muscles
The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.
Watch: Top moments from Saffas abroad
Check out these clips of overseas-based South African players who fired this past weekend, including World Cup stars Damian de Allende and Faf de Klerk.
Vermeulen putting hand up as Bok bolter
Jacques Vermeulen’s displays for would-be Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs should earn him a Springbok call-up later this year, writes DYLAN JACK.
Saffas Abroad: Sale’s Saffas, Exeter’s Vermeulen star
Faf de Klerk and Jacques Vermeulen put in standout performances as the Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs both scored big wins in the Premiership this weekend.
