Kriel makes Cup comeback

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, Premiership Cup and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

Gloucester won’t rush Mostert into action

Franco Mostert will not make his Gloucester debut against the Bristol Bears on Friday.

Ackermann: We expect Mostert to pitch

Johan Ackermann says he still expects Franco Mostert to be a Gloucester player following a dispute regarding the lock’s contract with the Premiership side.

Lions to fight for Mostert

The Lions remain locked in a ‘dispute’ with English club Gloucester over the signing of Bok lock Franco Mostert.

Saracens down Gloucester

Saracens claimed a 38-15 win against Gloucester, while there were also English Premiership wins for the Worcester Warriors, Wasps, Bristol Bears, Bath and Exeter Chiefs.

Ackermann can bust down Bok door

Gloucester-based Ruan Ackermann is the sort of robust loose forward who needs to power his way on to the Springbok radar, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Ackermann’s brace boosts Gloucester

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.

Bath, Gloucester play to thrilling draw

Gloucester needed a late try to draw 31-31 with Bath, while there were English Premiership wins for Saracens, Northampton, Leicester, Exeter and Sale.

Saracens see off committed Newcastle

Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 32-21 victory against Newcastle, while there were also wins for Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins, Gloucester and Wasps.

Kriel: SA players will flood to Europe

Gloucester flank Jaco Kriel predicts a mass exodus of South African players to Europe after next year’s World Cup.