Japan League One

London Irish's Benhard Janse van Rensburg (second left) catches the ball during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday December 23, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Benhard breaks Saracens’ run

Here’s a wrap of the South Africans playing in the French Top 14, Japanese Top League and Premiership, where Saracens surrendered their unbeaten run.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465718b) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls' Marcell Coetzee with the media ahead of the game United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 25 Sep 2021

Coetzee seals Japan move

Springbok flank and Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee’s move to the Kobe Steelers in Japan has been officially confirmed by the League One club.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Faf de Klerk of South Africa A during the Tour match between South Africa A and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Faf’s new Japan club revealed

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.

Saffas Abroad: Bok discards shine

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.

Willie le Roux and Lionel Cronje in action Japanese Top League

Saffas Abroad: Willie shines as Bok mates team up

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving SA players in Japan, England and France, including an impressive try for Willie le Roux, along with a ‘try assist’ between Springbok teammates.

Lood makes big decision over future

Springbok lock Lood de Jager has reportedly made a decision over whether he will be playing in South Africa or Japan after he leaves Sale Sharks at the end of the season.

Am to make first appearance in Japan

On-loan Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am will make his Japan Rugby League One debut for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers on Sunday.

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Jacques Vermeulen of Exeter Chiefs celebrates with team mate Jannes Kirsten after scoring their second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sandy Park on March 06, 2022 in Exeter, England.

Saffas Abroad: Fit-again Vermeulen sparks Exeter

SARugbymag.co.za wraps all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including a look at Jacques Vermeulen’s man of the match performance in his first game back after a 10-month injury layoff.

Watch: Kerevi steamrolls Japan League One defenders

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi powered through a couple of attempted tackles in the build-up to a try for his Suntory Sungoliath team in Japan’s League One.

Malcolm Marx playing for Kubota Spears in Japan Saffas

Saffas Abroad: Marx gets one over Bok teammates in Japan

SARugbymag.co.za wraps all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including a look at how Malcolm Marx fared when he went head-to-head with Pieter-Steph du Toit.