Visagie leads Gloucester’s charge

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

Second-half Munster surge sinks Castres

CJ Stander scored a try as Munster defeated Castres 30-5, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens and Racing 92 on Sunday.

Kolbe stars as Toulouse beat Wasps

Cheslin Kolbe’s try guided Toulouse to a 24-16 win over Wasps, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Gloucester, the Glasgow Warriors, Leinster and Toulon on Saturday.

Coetzee inspires Ulster win

Marcell Coetzee scored a crucial try to guide Ulster to a shock 25-24 bonus-point win over the Scarlets, while there was also a European Champions Cup victory for Edinburgh on Friday.

Coetzee’s Bok passion still burns

Ireland-based flank Marcell Coetzee says he still has ambitions to play for the Springboks again.

Newcastle claim another French scalp

The Newcastle Falcons scored an 89th-minute try to beat Montpellier 23-20, while there were European Champions Cup wins for the Glasgow Warriors and Toulouse on Sunday.

Highlights: Wasps vs Bath

Highlights of Wasps’ 35-35 draw against Bath in the European Champions Cup.

Highlights: Toulouse vs Leinster

Highlights of Toulouse’s 28-27 win against Leinster in the European Champions Cup.

Watch: Racing 92 vs Ulster

Highlights of Racing’s 44-12 European Champions Cup win against Ulster in Paris.

Jaco heaps more misery on Toulon

Edinburgh thrashed Toulon 40-14, while there were also wins for Castres, Munster, Racing, Saracens and Leicester in round two of the European Champions Cup.