French Top 14

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.

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.

Watch: Kolbe hawks a screamer for Toulon

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe showed why chasing a kick for touch is important when he scored this superb opportunistic try for Toulon in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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.

LYON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 11: Federico Martin Aramburu of Argentina scores a try during match nine of the Rugby World Cup 2007 between Argentina and Georgia at the Gerland stadium on September 11, 2007 in Lyon, France.

French rugby pays respect to slain Pumas star

Federico Martin Aramburu was a man “concerned about peace and revolted by injustice” said the priest officiating at the former Argentina rugby International’s funeral on Saturday in Biarritz.

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)

Reinach to finish up in France

Cobus Reinach has agreed to a three-year extension with Top 14 side Montpellier that will likely see the Springbok scrumhalf play the final years of his career in France.

Toulon's South African wing Cheslin Kolbe (C) runs with the ball during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Toulon (RCT) and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Mayol stadium in Toulon, on March 19, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe finally touches down at Toulon

Dive into this wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including Cheslin Kolbe’s first tries for Toulon.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks converts a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Gloucester Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Faf turns sharpshooter in Prem

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Faf de Klerk’s goalkicking helped Sale Sharks to a victory.

Cheslin Kolbe and Antoine Dupont (c) celebrates after winning the European Champions Cup match between La Rochelle and Toulouse at Twickenham Stadium, London, England on 22nd May 2021.

France coach: Kolbe as good as Dupont

France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers believes Cheslin Kolbe’s versatility makes him as “special” as the world’s best player, Antoine Dupont.

Malcolm Marx playing for Kubota Spears in Japan Saffas

Saffas Abroad: Marx gets one over Bok teammates in Japan

SARugbymag.co.za wraps all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including a look at how Malcolm Marx fared when he went head-to-head with Pieter-Steph du Toit.