La Rochelle book place in Top14 final with hard-fought victory
Raymond Rhule’s La Rochelle side marched into the final of France’s Top 14 after securing victory over Racing 92 at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
Bok watch: Du Preez vs Simmonds in Premiership clash
Dan du Preez faced off against British & Irish Lions No 8 Sam Simmonds as the Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs battled it out in this past weekend’s action.
Jalibert boots Bordeaux to quarter-final victory over Clermont
Matthieu Jalibert contributed 20 points from the boot to earn Bordeaux Begles a victory over rivals Clermont Auvergne and see them march into the Top14 semi-final.
Racing 92 down Stade to set up Top 14 semi-final
Racing 92 powered to a 38-21 derby victory over Stade Francais in Paris on Friday to set up a French Top 14 semi-final against La Rochelle.
Watch: Kolbe scores stunner after slip
Check out this special piece of play from Cheslin Kolbe, who dances around several defenders to score an incredible solo try after he had slipped.
Bok Watch: Du Preez twins shine as Boks sweat over Duane
The Du Preez twins shone for Sale while Makazole Mapimpi marked his return from Japan with a fantastic performance for the Sharks on a weekend that was marred by Duane Vermeulen’s injury.
Watch: Kolbe’s defensive masterclass
Check out this piece of brilliant defending from Cheslin Kolbe, who once again displayed all his skills to complete this sensational cover tackle in Toulouse’s victory over Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.
Jantjies linked to Japan move
Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Etzebeth tries to steady Toulon while taking aim at Lions
As Eben Etzebeth nurses himself back to fitness and tries to focus on helping stumbling Toulon finish the Top 14 strongly, he is nevertheless thinking of the ‘massive’ B&I Lions tour of South Africa.
Bok pair make Kaino’s tough guy list
All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
