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.

Leyds, Rhule push La Rochelle to European glory

Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule led the charge as La Rochelle stunned Irish giants Leinster to claim a maiden European Champions Cup title on Saturday evening.

Kolbe back in race to join elite SA club

Fit-again Cheslin Kolbe will this weekend be one of six players striving to join an elite group of South Africans to have won a European title.

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.

Watch: Rhyno does the Breytie for Benetton

Benetton fullback Rhyno Smith produced some fancy footwork and an acrobatic celebration during his Man-of-the-Match performance against Italian rivals Zebre.

Rewind: When Boks thumped SA-rries

As the two teams prepare to resume hostilities on Saturday, relive the drama of the 2014 Heineken Cup final when a Springbok-laden Toulon beat a similarly SA-influenced Saracens in Wales.

Saffas plucked for Brave Blossoms

Four South African-born players have been named in Japan’s extended training squad ahead of the 2022 Test season.

Saffas Abroad: Joy and pain as Am says sayonara

Lukhanyo Am signed off his short stint at Kobe Steelers with a try on a weekend of mixed emotions for the South Africans playing abroad.

Watch: ‘Kolbe’ doing Kolbe things

At first glance it looks like Cheslin Kolbe beats four defenders to score this wonder try for Toulon, but don’t let your eyes deceive you.

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.