Toulon

Bakkies hammers Etzebeth

Springbok and Toulon legend Bakkies Botha is gutted that Eben Etzebeth has failed to live up to his reputation while on duty in France.

Cheslin KOLBE of RC Toulon during the Top 14 match between Stade Francais and Toulon at Stade Jean Bouin on January 30, 2022 in Paris, France.

King Kolbe aiming to be better than ever

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Cheslin Kolbe from injury and the electric Springbok winger reveals his next-level objectives.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Toulon confirm Etzebeth exit, lock linked to Sharks

Toulon have confirmed Eben Etzebeth has been granted an early exit from his contract and the Springbok lock is believed to be in the final stages of agreeing to terms with the Sharks.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth ready to make comeback

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth could give last-place Toulon a lift by making his first Top 14 appearance of the season as they host Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks beats a challenge from Bryce Hegarty of Leicester Tigers to break through and score their fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez stars as Sale stun Premiership leaders

Daniel du Preez played an integral role in helping Sale Sharks claim a win over Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, while there were also impressive performances from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx over the weekend.

Kolbe debut ends in Toulon defeat

Toulon captain Baptiste Serin says Cheslin Kolbe brings “serenity to the team” even though the Springbok winger was unable to inspire them to victory on his Top 14 bow for the club on Sunday.

Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth celebrate

Bok duo among most overpaid players in world

Two senior Springboks have been listed among the top five most overpaid players in the world at the moment.

Toulon president blasts ‘handicap’ Etzebeth

Toulon president Bernard Lemaître has labeled Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth as a “handicap” to the club because he was “expensive, is regularly injured and is often away on Test duty”.

Cheslin Kolbe on the run for Toulouse European Champions Cup semi final

Kolbe’s Toulon debut in doubt

Toulon head coach Franck Azema said on Friday an unnamed squad member has been hospitalised after contracting coronavirus, two days before Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe’s league debut for the club.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth placed on three-month break from rugby

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will observe a three-month break from rugby after suffering his third concussion of the year in the Test match against England, his club Toulon confirmed.