Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership and PRO14 matches involving South African players.
Connacht claimed a third straight PRO14 win after beating the Cheetahs 24-22 in dramatic fashion in Galway on Saturday.
The Southern Kings suffered their fourth successive defeat in the PRO14 by going down 36-30 to Italian side Benetton on Saturday.
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has made five changes to the starting lineup to face Connacht in his first official game in charge of the Bloemfontein side.
Ruan Pienaar says the Cheetahs will back their skills and stick to their expansive brand of rugby on their three-match tour in the northern hemisphere despite the wet conditions.
The Ospreys have announced the loan signing of Springbok and Lions lock Marvin Orie on a short-term deal until December.
Incoming Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says his side will be looking to be tactically astute as they move to northern-hemisphere conditions.
The Kings have confirmed the appointment of former Lions coach Swys de Bruin for the duration of the Pro14 season.
Franco Smith will officially hand over control of the high-flying Cheetahs to Hawies Fourie as he departs the franchise to join Italy at the end of November.