Saffas Abroad Archives - Page 13 of 43

Watch: Du Toit arrives for first Verblitz training session

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is looking forward to life with Toyota Verblitz after arriving for his first training session with the Japanese club on Monday.

SWANSEA, WALES - DECEMBER 12: Jean-Luc du Preez of Sale Sharks celebrates their sides fourth try which was later disallowed during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Ospreys and Sale Sharks at Swansea.com Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Swansea, Wales.

Bok duo help Sale win in Europe

Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jean-Luc du Preez dotted down as Sale Sharks held on to open their Champions Cup campaign with a win in the first round.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Courtnall Skosan of Northampton Saints avoids a tackle from Freddie Burns of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers at Franklin's Gardens on October 30, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Watch: Skosan scores first European try

Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan scored his first Champions Cup try for Northampton Saints in the loss to Racing 92 on Friday night.

epa09594473 Handre Pollard of South Africa lines out a penalty during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Pollard opens up on choosing Leicester over big-money offers

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has explained why he decided to turn down big-money offers to sign for the Leicester Tigers next season.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Pollard will get ‘even better’ at Leicester, says Bok teammate

Handre Pollard can further develop his big-match temperament at Leicester Tigers and become a better player, his Springbok teammate Marco van Staden said.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers is tackled by Jack Walker during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Harlequins at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese, Augustus impressive in Premiership

It was a weekend for South African eighthmen as Jasper Wiese and Juarno Augustus helped their respective teams to big wins in round 10 of the Premiership this weekend.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Juarno Augustus of Northampton Saints dives over for his second and Northampton's fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on December 04, 2021 in Northampton, England.

Watch: Trokkie’s brace helps Saints to big win

Juarno Augustus scored his first two tries of the season to help the Northampton Saints claim a 40-19 victory over Bath on Saturday.

Montpellier paid Pollard R1.3m per match

Handre Pollard is one of the highest-paid players in the world and has been linked with a move to Leicester, but his long injury history makes it questionable whether he’s a wise investment.

Watch: Serfontein scores winner for Montpellier

Springbok centre Jan Serfontein powered his way over the tryline for the winning score in Montpellier’s victory over Castres in the Top 14 this weekend.

Saracens' Vincent Koch (centre) scores their side's first try of the game during the Gallagher Premiership match at the StoneX Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday November 28, 2021.

Saffas Abroad: Koch helps Sarries go second

Springbok prop Vincent Koch put in a powerhouse performance to help Saracens beat a 14-man Sale Sharks to move up to second in the Premiership this weekend.