French Top 14

Watch: Serfontein suffers low blow in Top 14

Springbok centre Jan Serfontein was on the end of a low blow while playing for Montpellier against Stade Francais this weekend.

Wiaan LIEBENBERG of La Rochelle during the Top 14 match between La Rochelle and Clermont on November 8, 2020 in La Rochelle, France. (Photo by Eddy Lemaistre/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Former Junior Boks captain calls it a day

Wiaan Liebenberg, who captained the Junior Springboks to their only World U20 Championship title to date, has announced that he will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 04: Bakkies Botha and Eben Etzebeth during the South African National rugby team training session at the Fourways High School on August 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Etzebeth responds to Bakkies: You have my number

Eben Etzebeth has responded to Bakkies Botha after the former Springbok lock criticized him for only performing at his best for the Springboks.

Springbok centre Saffas Abroad NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Sale Sharks breaks to score their third try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens on February 19, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres shine in Europe

It was a good weekend for the Springbok centres playing overseas, as Andre Esterhuizen, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jan Serfontien all scored tries for their respective teams.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth suffers another injury setback

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is set for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury ahead of Toulon’s Top 14 match against Perpignan.

Eben ETZEBETH of Toulon celebrate the victory with with the tear-away jersey after the Top 14 match between RC Toulon and Union Bordeaux Begles at Felix Mayol Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Etzebeth’s return lifts Toulon

Eben Etzebeth made his return to action from a three-month break and helped Toulon claim a crucial victory in the French Top 14 this weekend.

Etzebeth ready to make comeback

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth could give last-place Toulon a lift by making his first Top 14 appearance of the season as they host Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.

Watch: Bizarre end to Top 14 match

A strange incident took place in the closing stages of the French Top 14 match between Biarritz and La Rochelle, where there were two balls on the field and both teams thought they had won.

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.