Bok trio feature in world’s highest-paid XV

Flyhalf Handre Pollard is said to be the biggest earner in world rugby at the moment and has, along with fellow Boks, Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk, been included in the highest-paid XV.

Lood could be fit in time for Lions series

Springbok lock Lood de Jager could yet be in contention to front the British & Irish Lions after Sale Sharks coach Alex Sanderson gave a positive update on his injury. 

Saffas Abroad: Wiese makes mark on return from suspension

Jasper Wiese put in a powerhouse display with ball in hand to help the Leicester Tigers beat the Newcastle Falcons in round 15 of the Premiership this past weekend.

Du Preez: I don’t have to chase everything

Sale Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez says he has learned to pick and choose his moments to dominate the collisions in a bid to earn a recall to the Springboks.

Bok lock commits future to Harlequins

Harlequins have confirmed that South African lock Stephan Lewis has signed a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.

Saffas Abroad: Esterhuizen continues pushing for Bok place

Andre Esterhuizen put on a strong performance to help Harlequins punish an ill-disciplined Gloucester in round 14 of the Premiership this past weekend.

Hougaard seals Wasps move

Wasps have officially announced the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard from the Worcester Warriors for the 2021-22 Premiership season.

Saffas Abroad Team of the Week

SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of the South African players who fired in Europe and Japan this past weekend.

Saffas Abroad: Versatile Kirsten could be Bok asset

Jannes Kirsten has shown why he should be in consideration for the British & Irish Lions series in his first start of the year for the Exeter Chiefs this past weekend.

Stat attack: Wiese’s Premiership impact

SARugbymag.co.za translates Jasper Wiese’s excellent start to life in the Premiership into numbers.