Bulls’ injury woes continue

Director of rugby Jake White has confirmed the Vodacom Bulls will be without utility forward Jacques du Plessis for an extended period due to injury.

Saffa lock cops lengthy ban

Montpellier lock Jacques du Plessis has been handed a five-week suspension for striking compatriot Gerbrandt Grobler with his elbow around the neck area.

Watch: Du Plessis’ Champions Cup red card

Montpellier lock Jacques du Plessis was shown a red card for throwing an elbow at a driving maul in their Champions Cup win over Gloucester.

Du Plessis double downs Pau

Jacques du Plessis scored twice to help Montpellier beat Pau 41-13, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Lyon, Stade Français, La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse.