Dan the man to seal Racing deal for Siya
Siya Kolisi has revealed that Dan Carter was part of the reason why he joined Racing 92, where the “legend” Springbok captain’s arrival is eagerly awaited.
Siya Kolisi has revealed that Dan Carter was part of the reason why he joined Racing 92, where the “legend” Springbok captain’s arrival is eagerly awaited.
The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi will join French Top 14 club Racing 92 after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Catch up on the weekend’s action involving the SA legion in the English Prem and Top 14, including the showdown between Springbok playmakers Handre Pollard and Rob du Preez.
Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to leave French giants Toulon and take up a lucrative deal in Japan before the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for 10 weeks for “harming the best interests of rugby”, the French rugby union league (LNR) has said.
South Africans starred on another action-packed weekend of northern hemisphere rugby, with Ruan Ackermann and Madosh Tambwe and journeyman Tristan Tedder delivering eye-catching performances.
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.
Handre Pollard capped victory with a late penalty as Montpellier beat Castres on Friday to claim their maiden French Top 14 title at the Stade de France in a rerun of the 2018 final.
Rynhardt Elstadt will turn his attention to the Springboks and the July series back home against Wales after Toulouse’s French Top 14 title defence was ended by Castres on Friday.
Forgotten Springboks Akker van der Merwe and Robert du Preez were among a group of South African players starring for clubs in Japan, England and France.