Bok prop signs with French giants

Springbok anchor Vincent Koch has agreed to join French Top 14 side Stade Francais as a medical joker, ending widespread speculation around his future.

Sharks circling Bok World Cup hero

Vincent Koch is in high demand, with the Springbok tighthead prop reportedly “weighing up a number of options” to return home or stay in Europe.

Saffas Abroad: Marvelous Madosh mesmerises all

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the try-scoring wizardry of Madosh Tambwe.

Bok prop to join Bulls in 2023

The Vodacom Bulls are set to solve their tight five issues with the acquisition of a heavyweight Springbok scrum anchor next year.

Ward: Stade move can get the best out of me

Former Junior Springboks captain Jeremy Ward said he is “finding his feet” at Stade Francais less than a month after arriving in France.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez bros star for Sale

Another action-packed weekend in the northern hemisphere featured excellent performances from the Du Preez brothers, as well as Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese.

Sharks sign Bok centre

The Sharks have signed Springbok centre Francois Venter from troubled Premiership club Worcester Warriors.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe back with a bang

There was good news for the Springboks’ November tour prospects as Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury.

Bond with Leyds key to Rhule’s La Rochelle revival

Raymond Rhule says having a “special bond” with fellow Springbok Dillyn Leyds has allowed the pair to blossom at La Rochelle, before Saturday’s French Top 14 trip to Bayonne.

Kolbe is back!

Cheslin Kolbe is set to play his first match since July after Toulon confirmed the Springbok wing has fully recovered from injury and will start this weekend.