Saffas Abroad: Akker, Trokkie dot down in England
Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how some Springbok hopefuls fared.
Four pairs of siblings playing for different nations
We take a look at four sets of brothers who went on to represent two different nations in Test rugby throughout the years.
How Saffa forced his way into Lions selection
One South African-born player was included in Warren Gatland’s 36-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour. Here’s a roadmap of how he worked his way into contention for selection.
Watch: Akker, Dan du Preez score for Sale
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe finished off an excellent set-piece try from Sale Sharks, before assisting eighthman Dan du Preez in Friday’s victory over Northampton Saints.
Prominent Saffas absent from Covid-hit Sale Sharks team
The three Du Preez brothers and captain Jono Ross are the only South Africans who have been included in the Sale Sharks’ match 23 for their clash with the Worcester Warriors on Wednesday.
Sale Sharks feast on Bristol Bears
The Saffa-laden Sale Sharks recorded an emphatic 40-7 bonus-point victory over the Bristol Bears in Eccles on Saturday.
Lood earns maiden start for Saffa-laden Sale Sharks
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
Watch: Sale Sharks tries – 2019-20 season
With the English Premiership set to resume on Friday, check out this compilation of Sale Sharks’ tries prior to the season being halted, which features several of our Saffas abroad.
Watch: Akker, Rohan score for Sale
Akker van der Merwe and Rohan Janse van Rensburg both scored tries for the Sale Sharks in their Premiership win against Harlequins.
Watch: Van der Merwe scores brace for Sale
Akker van der Merwe scored two tries as the Sale Sharks lost to the Exeter Chiefs in the European Champions Cup last weekend.
