Saffas abroad

Bok lock’s return delayed – again

RG Snyman’s long-awaited comeback has encountered yet another setback after the Springbok’s club Munster announced he “remains unavailable” for the foreseeable future.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez has last laugh in Bok duel

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.

Watch: Bok gifts Pollard his first Prem try

Flyhalf Handre Pollard crossed the whitewash in his maiden start for Leicester Tigers after pouncing on a loose pass from Sale Sharks rival Robert du Preez on Friday.

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.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Faf De Klerk of Canon Eagles passes the ball during the League One match between Saitama Yokohama Canon Eagles and Kobelco Kobe Steelers at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio go big in Japan

Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who shone on debut in the Japan League One, while over in Europe, Jasper Wiese and Andre Esterhuizen both played influential roles in Champions Cup wins.

Elton ecstatic to play again ‘soon’

Elton Jantjies was “happy” to announce his arrival in France as the Springbok flyhalf looks to revive his career at Pro D2 side Agen after a troubled 2022.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese wreaks havoc, Tambwe touches down

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the wrecking ball-performance by Jasper Wiese.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks runs at Callum Sheedy of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok loosies go big in England

Jasper Wiese and Jean-Luc du Preez both grabbed tries as the Springboks enjoyed a successful return to their respective Premiership clubs this weekend.

David Ribbans is among the South African-born players in the England training squad

Saffa lock to debut for England

Former Western Province lock David Ribbans is set to make his Test debut for England in the clash against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday.

Watch: Saffa prop loses it in contact

Here, an amused yet frustrated Pierre Schoeman finds trying to communicate as an SA-born international playing in Scotland comes with unique challenges.