Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

‘Embarrassed’ Du Preez cops three-week ban

Jean-Luc Du Preez has been banned for three matches after receiving a red card in Sale Sharks’ 20-13 defeat by Worcester Warriors last weekend.

Saffa lock cops lengthy ban

Montpellier lock Jacques du Plessis has been handed a five-week suspension for striking compatriot Gerbrandt Grobler with his elbow around the neck area.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres in top form

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s second round of European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.

Watch: Hooker sees red for eye-gouge

La Rochelle hooker Pierre Bourgarit received a red card for making contact with Tom Curry’s eyes during his side’s Champions Cup defeat by Sale Sharks.

Watch: Du Plessis’ Champions Cup red card

Montpellier lock Jacques du Plessis was shown a red card for throwing an elbow at a driving maul in their Champions Cup win over Gloucester.

Boks light up Champions Cup

Cobus Reinach, Jan Serfontein and Rohan Janse van Rensburg all scored to help the Northampton Saints, Montpellier and Sale Sharks to respective victories in round two of the European Champions Cup.

Coetzee stars as Ulster continue winning run

Marcell Coetzee put in a Man of the Match performance to help Ulster claim an 18-13 win over Clermont in the Champions Cup in Belfast on Friday.

Watch: Marler’s bizarre interview

England prop Joe Marler took the phrase ‘get back on the horse’ to new limits in this hilarious interview before his return to Harlequins.

Montpellier bid farewell to Du Plessis

French Top 14 giants Montpellier have confirmed prop Jannie du Plessis will leave the club after being heavily linked with a move to the Lions.